Description
Swedish Meatball Soup is a warm, comforting dish that brings the cozy flavors of Sweden right to your table. This delightful soup features juicy meatballs simmered in a creamy broth with tender potatoes and vibrant carrots, making it the perfect meal for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With minimal effort required, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Enjoy every spoonful as you create lasting memories with loved ones!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tsp whole peppercorns
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add meatballs carefully and brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Once browned, add diced potatoes and chopped carrots to the pot. Stir everything together before adding beef broth.
- Pour in beef broth until ingredients are covered by about an inch. Bring to a gentle boil and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream along with fresh dill. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm in bowls garnished with extra dill and enjoy with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg