Description
Indulge in the warmth of Swedish Meatball Soup, where tender meatballs swim in a rich, creamy broth infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for chilly evenings, this comforting dish is easy to prepare and will delight your family and friends. With its hearty ingredients and inviting flavors, it’s destined to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, dill, allspice, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes until browned.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté chopped carrots in olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate diced potatoes and baked meatballs; cook for an additional 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in fresh dill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg