Enjoy this warm and satisfying Cozy Swedish Meatball Soup Recipe filled with homemade meatballs and veggies. Perfect comfort food for cold days!
Author:Aurora
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:Serves 6
Category:Main
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Swedish
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb (450 g) ground beef
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
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches for 4–5 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat; add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in flour for 1–2 minutes.
Gradually whisk in beef broth; bring to a simmer. Add nutmeg, salt, black pepper, browned meatballs, and egg noodles (or potatoes). Simmer for 10–12 minutes until tender.
Stir in heavy cream; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes before serving.