Tomato Soup with Meatballs
4 servings
75 minutes
Tomato soup with meatballs is a cozy, homemade dish with rich flavor and deep aroma. Its roots trace back to European cuisine, where tomatoes and meatballs complement each other harmoniously. The velvety texture of the soup is created by juicy tomatoes in their own juice, while beef meatballs add heartiness and depth of flavor to the dish. The addition of spices like bay leaf, basil, and cumin reveals its aromatic palette. This soup is perfect for cold weather when you want to warm up and enjoy a comforting meal. It pairs wonderfully with fresh herbs and is served with crispy bread or croutons, making each spoonful rich and fulfilling.
1
Grate the carrot on a fine grater, chop the onion finely, and sauté in a pan.
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
2
Cook broth with bones.
3
Cut the potatoes into cubes, place them in boiling broth, and add the sautéed vegetables.
- Potato: 3 pieces
4
Remove tomatoes from the jar, peel them, and chop. Pour the juice from the jar into a pan and add the chopped tomatoes. Heat in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Add the tomatoes with sauce to the broth.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 500 g
5
Mix the minced meat with egg and spices. Form meatballs and fry them in a pan until golden brown. Add them to the soup.
- Ground beef: 500 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Seasonings: to taste
6
Add salt, pepper, bay leaf, cumin, and dried basil.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
7
Chop the greens and add them to the soup 5 minutes before it's done.
- Dill: 25 g
- Parsley: 25 g