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.
1
Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot on a coarse grater, and cut the garlic into small pieces.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- Parsley: 1 bunch
5
In a bowl, mix the minced meat, egg, parsley, and onion. Add salt and pepper. Form meatballs from the mixture.
- 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.
- Water: 3 l
- Ground beef: 400 g
7
Then add the diced potatoes to the broth and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Potato: 3 pieces
8
Add stewed vegetables to the soup and cook until ready.
- Sunflower oil: 4 tablespoons
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Carrot: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Tomatoes: 300 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
