Try the HEARTIEST Meatball Soup Recipe from Romania!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is budget-friendly.

tomato paste

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a lighter flavor, while canned is more economical.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Flaxseed meal is a vegan alternative, while cornstarch is a cost-effective binder.

Prepare the meat mixture by combining ground meat, rice, chopped onion, and spices in a bowl.

Form the mixture into small meatballs and set aside.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion, carrot, celery, and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add water to the pot and bring to a boil.

Carefully drop the meatballs into the boiling water.

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the meatballs for about 20 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and vinegar, adjusting to taste.

Add chopped parsley and dill, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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