Rich soup with beef meatballs

10 servings

35 minutes

Hearty soup with beef meatballs is the embodiment of home comfort and a filling lunch. This recipe is rooted in European culinary traditions where meat broths and tender meatballs are valued for their nutrition and rich flavor. The aroma of fried onions and garlic combined with tomatoes gives the soup a slight tanginess, while fresh parsley adds a refreshing note. Beef meatballs make the dish especially hearty, perfect for cold evenings or cozy family meals. Potatoes add tenderness and carrots bring a light sweetness. It’s best served hot with crusty bread or greens to highlight its rich taste. It not only warms but also nourishes, leaving a pleasant feeling of fullness and comfort.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 237.2
• Proteins: 10.1g
• Fats: 16.7g
• Carbohydrates: 11.7g

Ingredients

• Water: 3 l
• Onion: 2 pc
• Carrot: 2 pc
• Potato: 3 pc
• Sunflower oil: 4 tbsp
• Ground beef: 400 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Parsley: 1 bunch
• Tomatoes: 300 g
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• Garlic: 3 clove

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot on a coarse grater, and cut the garlic into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 3 cloves

2. Fry the onion until half-cooked. Set aside part of it for the minced meat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces

3. Add grated carrot and garlic to the onion - sauté over medium heat for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Dice the tomatoes and add them to the pan. Cook for another 4 minutes on low heat. Season with salt and pepper and mix well.

   Required ingredients:

   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Tomatoes: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

4. Chop the parsley (roots for broth, leaves for stuffing).

   Required ingredients:

   • Parsley: 1 bunch

5. In a bowl, mix the minced meat, egg, parsley, and onion. Add salt and pepper. Form meatballs from the mixture.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground beef: 400 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Parsley: 1 bunch
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste

6. Drop the meatballs into boiling water and cook for 7 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Water: 3 l
   • Ground beef: 400 g

7. Then add the diced potatoes to the broth and cook for about 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Potato: 3 pieces

8. Add stewed vegetables to the soup and cook until ready.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Carrot: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 3 cloves
   • Tomatoes: 300 g
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste