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Swedish Meat Soup

Cultural Context

Originating from rural Sweden, Swedish Meat Soup, or Köttsoppa, has been a staple in Swedish households for centuries. Traditionally made with leftover meats and seasonal vegetables, it reflects the resourcefulness of Swedish cuisine. This comforting dish is often enjoyed during colder months, bringing families together around the dinner table. Today, variations exist globally, with many adapting the recipe to include local ingredients and flavors, making it a beloved comfort food in various cultures.

SwedishSEmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef
1 lb bone marrow
1 medium onion
2 cups carrots
1 teaspoon thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups root vegetables
1/4 cup parsley

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk offers a creamy texture with fewer calories.

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Chicken provides a lighter option that is often more affordable.

bay leaves

🥗Healthier: thyme

💰Cheaper: oregano

Thyme and oregano can add a similar aromatic flavor.

1

Start by boiling beef and bone marrow in water to create a broth.

2

Add salt to help loosen up the meat.

3

Cover and bring to a boil, then strain the cloudy water for a clean broth.

4

Add one chopped onion, two small chopped carrots, fresh thyme, bay leaves, white pepper, and salt to the broth.

5

Simmer the broth for about one and a half hours.

6

Chop root vegetables into similar sizes.

7

After simmering, strain the broth again and remove the meat.

8

Taste the broth for salt balance before adding the chopped meat back in.

9

Add the chopped root vegetables to the broth and boil for around five minutes.

10

Finally, add parsley and let it simmer for a few more minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potwooden spoonmeasuring cupscutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

KöttsoppaSwedish Meat Broth

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