Description
Swedish Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender meatballs with a creamy broth that warms your soul. This delightful dish brings back memories of family gatherings, with fragrant spices and rich flavors making every spoonful feel like a cozy embrace. Perfect for chilly days or a quick dinner, this soup is easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite vegetables. Enjoy it alone or impress your guests with this heartwarming creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup small pasta shapes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Form meatballs and sauté until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour in beef broth and cream, stirring gently while simmering on low heat to meld flavors.
- If adding vegetables (e.g., carrots or peas), toss them in now and cook for an additional 10 minutes until tender.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg