Description
A warm and comforting soup that combines classic Swedish meatballs with a creamy, velvety broth. Perfect for chilly winter nights and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, grated onion, garlic, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but don’t overwork the meat. Roll into small, bite-sized meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. When melted, add the meatballs in batches and cook until lightly browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion and diced carrots. Sauté until softened, around 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour and stir to coat the vegetables. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste, then slowly pour in the beef and chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
- Add Worcestershire sauce and bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Return the meatballs to the pot and cook for about 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in heavy cream and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.
Notes
For gluten-free meatballs, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers. Adjust broth consistency by adding water or extra broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Protein: 18
Keywords: Swedish Meatball Soup, comfort food, winter recipe, creamy soup, one-pot meal