Description
Cozy Swedish Meatball Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features tender meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy broth infused with fresh herbs and spices. With every spoonful, it wraps you in warmth and nostalgia, evoking memories of family gatherings and cozy kitchens. This easy-to-make recipe is versatile enough for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, making it a staple you’ll turn to again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for about 5 minutes; remove from pot.
- In the same pot, add beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in carrots and cook for 10 minutes until tender.
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and return meatballs to the pot along with fresh dill. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg