Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Swedish Meatball Soup, a delightful blend of tender meatballs and creamy broth infused with dill and nutmeg. Each bowl evokes nostalgia, perfect for family gatherings or lazy Sundays. This easy-to-make recipe is ideal for busy nights and will fill your home with irresistible aromas, making it a go-to comfort dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried)
- ½ tsp nutmeg (freshly grated)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, dill, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with a splash of oil. Form small meatballs from the mixture and brown on all sides.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a gentle simmer. Scrape any browned bits from the skillet into the pot for added flavor.
- Add the browned meatballs to the simmering broth and stir in the heavy cream until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg