Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or beef (or a mix)
- ½ cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 tbsp (24 g) all-purpose flour
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 2 cups (200 g) egg noodles or diced potatoes
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and roll into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the Soup: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (5–7 minutes). Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes before gradually adding beef broth while whisking.
- Simmer the Soup: Bring to a simmer; add nutmeg, salt, black pepper, and the browned meatballs along with noodles or potatoes. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 80mg