Description
Swedish Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish that will envelop you in its rich, creamy broth, filled with tender meatballs and vibrant vegetables. This cozy soup is perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave comfort food. With a delightful combination of flavors, it’s sure to become your family’s favorite. Serve it alone or with crusty bread for a complete meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh dill (or ½ teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, and egg until just combined to form meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from pot.
- Add potatoes and carrots to the same pot with beef broth; bring to a gentle boil while scraping the bottom for flavor.
- Stir in heavy cream and dill; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Return meatballs to the pot and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot with extra dill garnish if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg