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Russian Meatball Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from the heart of Eastern Europe, Russian Meatball Soup is a comforting dish that showcases the region's love for hearty, flavorful meals. Traditionally served during family gatherings, it reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks using readily available ingredients. Today, variations of this soup can be found in many cultures, adapting to local tastes while maintaining its core essence.

RussianRUmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
half an onion
2 liters of water
salt
black pepper
minced meat
carrots
potatoes
bay leaf
allspice
pasta
Provencal herbs
parsley
olive oil

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and vegetarian-friendly.

potato

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: parsnip

Sweet potato adds nutrients and flavor.

1

Put the pan on medium heat and grease it with olive oil

2

Chop half an onion for frying and add it to the pan

3

Grate carrots and add to the frying

4

Grate the rest of the onion on a fine grater and add to the minced meat

5

Add salt and black pepper to the minced meat and mix well

6

Stir the frying so that it does not burn

7

Form the meatballs

8

Remove the frying from heat

9

Add bay leaf, allspice, and salt to a pot of boiling water

10

Add the meatballs to the pot

11

Cut potatoes into cubes

12

Remove the foam from the boiling water and add the potatoes

13

After 15 minutes, add the fried onions and carrots

14

Chop the parsley

15

After another 15 minutes, add pasta and Provencal herbs

16

Add water almost to the full pot

17

After 10 minutes, remove the foam again

18

Add salt to taste

19

Add chopped parsley before serving

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

panpot

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Meatball SoupRussian Soup

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