Danish Meatball and Dumpling Soup - Oksekødssuppe med kødboller og melboller

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth is typically cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide more fiber, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly alternative.

Prepare the flour balls by mixing 1 cup of water, 4 oz of flour, 3 oz of butter, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Melt the butter and add the water, then mix in the flour gradually to avoid lumps.

Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the eggs, mixing until combined.

Transfer the batter to a pastry bag and squeeze out small portions into boiling salted water, cooking for about 10 minutes until they float to the surface.

Prepare the meatballs using 1 pound of ground pork, 2/3 cup of milk, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons of flour, 1.5 tablespoons of shredded onion, 0.5 teaspoon of pepper, and 2 teaspoons of salt.

Mix the meatball ingredients until well combined.

Form small meatballs using a teaspoon and drop them into simmering beef broth.

Cook the meatballs until they float to the surface, then remove and set aside.

Add 0.5 cup of chopped onions, 1 cup of chopped celery, 1 leek, 1.5 cups of green peas, and 1 cup of carrots to the broth and cook for a few minutes.

Add the cooked meatballs and flour balls to the soup and adjust seasoning before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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