Description
A creamy and comforting soup filled with tender meatballs, egg noodles, and a warm broth flavored with nutmeg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (about 60 g; gluten-free optional)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (whole or reduced-fat)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced (about 1 cup)
- 2 celery stalks, diced (about ¾ cup)
- 4 cups (960 ml) beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles or diced potatoes (about 200–250 g cooked)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp oil (for browning meatballs)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg if desired. Mix gently until combined and form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in size (makes ~24–30).
- Heat 1–2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches for 4–5 minutes, turning to get color on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened (about 6–8 minutes).
- Sprinkle 1–2 tbsp flour over the softened vegetables and stir to coat; cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in the beef broth until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add nutmeg, remaining salt and pepper, browned meatballs, and egg noodles (or diced potatoes). Simmer until noodles or potatoes are tender — about 8–12 minutes for noodles, longer for potatoes (15–20).
- Stir in heavy cream and warm through for 2–3 minutes without boiling. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use lean ground turkey and reduced-fat dairy options. Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture for tender meatballs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Swedish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 53g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg