Description
Swedish meatball soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender meatballs in a creamy broth filled with hearty vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish exudes warmth and nostalgia, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its rich flavors and inviting aroma, this soup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, nutmeg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced carrots and potatoes until slightly softened.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Carefully drop formed meatballs into the simmering broth and cook for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Stir in heavy cream and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg