Meatballs soup | Gupta

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol, while apple cider is more affordable.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried basil

Dried basil can mimic some flavors of bay leaves.

Welcome viewers and introduce the dish as Gupta meatballs soup.

Mention that the meatballs can be made from a combination of beef and pork.

Bring water to a boil for cooking the meatballs.

Cook the meatballs in boiling water until they are cooked through and the rice is tender.

Remove any scum that forms on top of the broth while cooking the meatballs.

Season the broth with ajika, salt, and black pepper, adjusting to taste.

Add fresh herbs, specifically cilantro and parsley, to the broth and cook for an additional two minutes.

Taste the broth to check for seasoning and adjust if necessary, adding more salt or pepper as desired.

Mention that some people like to add potatoes to the soup, but the creator prefers a pure broth.

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