Creamy Meatball Soup

6 servings

60 minutes

Creamy meatball soup is a cozy dish from Swedish cuisine that warms with its rich flavor. Its history traces back to Scandinavian culinary traditions where cream added tenderness to soups and meatballs provided heartiness. In this soup, the softness of potatoes combines with the juiciness of meatballs, while sautéed vegetables reveal aroma. Bay leaves and spices complete the taste, giving the soup subtle, deep notes. This soup is perfect for cool days and is served as a main dish or alongside crispy bread. It is filled with homey comfort and traditions of northern countries, inviting one to immerse in a leisurely enjoyment of food.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 282.7
• Proteins: 12.6g
• Fats: 19.7g
• Carbohydrates: 14.1g

Ingredients

• Potato: 3 pc
• Onion: 1 pc
• Minced meat: 300 g
• Carrot: 1 pc
• Cream 20%: 1 glass
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Salt: to taste
• Spices: to taste
• Bay leaf: 2 pc
• Chicken egg: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the minced meat for meatballs. Crack an egg into the minced meat, add salt and spices. Form the meatballs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Minced meat: 300 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Spices:  to taste

2. Sauté onion with carrot.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

3. Add potatoes to boiling water. When the potatoes are almost ready, add the sautéed vegetables. Then add meatballs to the soup and cook for 5-10 minutes until they float.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces
   • Onion: 1 piece
   • Carrot: 1 piece
   • Minced meat: 300 g

4. At the very end, 5 minutes before finishing, add cream, pepper, and put in a bay leaf.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cream 20%: 1 glass
   • Bay leaf: 2 pieces