Description
This Cozy Swedish Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort food! Tender meatballs simmered in a creamy, flavorful broth with vegetables and your choice of egg noodles or potatoes. It’s warm, hearty, and perfect for chilly days!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or pork (or a mix)
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 tablespoons (24 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups (200 g) egg noodles or diced potatoes
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
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Make the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef (or pork), breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined and shape into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a bit of oil or butter. Brown the meatballs in batches, turning to ensure all sides are cooked. Once browned, remove and set aside.
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Prepare the Soup:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for another 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the soup to a simmer.
- Add the heavy cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
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Cook the Meatballs in the Soup:
- Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering soup. Add the egg noodles (or diced potatoes) and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the noodles or potatoes are tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if necessary.
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Serve:
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use frozen meatballs if you’re short on time, but homemade meatballs make the soup extra special!
- If you prefer potatoes over noodles, just dice them into small cubes and cook them in the broth until tender.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or milk.
- You can freeze any leftover soup for a future comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: Swedish