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Simple Meatball Soup recipe

Simple Meatball Soup

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@realcookin
5.0
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InternationalLunchDinnerMain CourseNut-Free

Easy to prepare and made with basic ingredients, this soup is ideal for lunch or dinner and loved by both adults and kids.

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Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
1hr

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)

For the soup

  • Water
    Water
    2L
  • medium Potatoes
    medium Potatoes
    3
  • Carrot
    Carrot
    1
  • Onion
    Onion
    1
  • Noodles
    Noodles
    100g
  • Bay leaf
    Bay leaf
    1
  • Salt
    Salt
    13g

For the meatballs

  • Ground chicken
    Ground chicken
    500g
  • Salt
    Salt
    1pinch
  • Black pepper
    Black pepper
    1pinch

For serving

  • small bunch Fresh dill
    small bunch Fresh dill
    1

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Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
40min
Total Time
1hr

How to make Simple Meatball Soup

  1. Step 1

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into medium pieces.

  2. Step 2

    Place the potatoes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil.

  3. Step 3

    While the potatoes are cooking, peel and chop the carrot and the onion.

  4. Step 4

    Heat a little oil in a pan and sauté the onion and carrot until the onion becomes slightly golden. Set aside.

  5. Step 5

    In a bowl, combine the ground meat with salt, black pepper, and the egg. Mix well, preferably by hand.

  6. Step 6

    With wet hands, form small meatballs.

  7. Step 7

    If foam forms while the potatoes are cooking, remove it from the surface.

    Step 1.1: If foam forms while the potatoes are cooking, remove it from the surface
  8. Step 8

    After about 15 minutes of cooking the potatoes, carefully add the meatballs to the pot.

  9. Step 9

    Season with salt and add the bay leaf.

    Step 1.1: Season with salt and add the bay leaf
  10. Step 10

    Cook for 10 minutes, then add the sautéed vegetables.

    Step 1.1: Cook for 10 minutes, then add the sautéed vegetables
  11. Step 11

    Reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes.

  12. Step 12

    Add the noodles and stir gently.

  13. Step 13

    Cover with a lid and cook for 3 minutes.

  14. Step 14

    Add the chopped herbs, cover with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the soup rest for 5 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Add the chopped herbs, cover with a lid, turn off the heat, and let the soup rest for 5 minutes
  15. Step 15

    Taste and serve warm.

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Tips & Tricks

  1. Wet your hands before forming the meatballs to prevent the mixture from sticking.

  2. Skim off any foam that forms while cooking the potatoes for a clearer soup.

  3. Let the soup rest for a few minutes after cooking to enhance the flavors.

FAQS

  1. Can I use a different type of ground meat?

    Yes, you can use ground beef, pork, or turkey instead of chicken.

  2. Can I use a different type of noodle?

    Yes, you can use any type of small pasta or noodles you prefer.

  3. How can I make this soup spicier?

    You can add a pinch of chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the soup for some heat.

  4. Can I make this soup vegetarian?

    Yes, you can replace the meatballs with vegetarian alternatives like tofu balls or omit them entirely and add more vegetables.

Reviews

5.0
From 1 rating
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@realcookin

Home cooking practitioner. I started cooking in elementary school and began creating my own recipes in my teens. Today I’m growing as a food blogger and turning my recipes into a shared YouTube project.

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