Swedish Meatball Soup
Swedish Meatball Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender meatballs with a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, this soup brings the essence of traditional Swedish cuisine right to your table. Each spoonful envelops you in warmth and comfort, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown half the meatballs for about 5 minutes; set aside and repeat with remaining meatballs.
- Pour beef broth into the same pot, scraping up any browned bits. Add thyme and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream until blended; return meatballs to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg