Scandinavian Ground Meat Soup

This Scandinavian-style Köttfärssoppa (Ground Meat Soup) is a hearty and flavorful dish that showcases the richness of Swedish cuisine. Packed with a variety of root vegetables and aromatic herbs, this soup not only warms the soul but also improves in flavor as it sits, making it an ideal dish to prepare in advance. Perfect for serving with a dollop of sour cream and fresh bread, this recipe serves as a comforting main course for cooler days.

Ingredients

🥩 500g Ground Beef
🫒 1 tbsp Oil, for frying
🧈 1 tbsp Butter, for frying
🧅 2 Yellow Onions
🥕 2 Carrots
🥔 4 Firm Potatoes
🥬 1 Leek
🌱 1 piece Celeriac
🍈 1 piece White Cabbage
🧄 2 Garlic Cloves
🍅 2 tbsp Tomato Paste Zeta (Fernando di Luca)
🥣 1 liter Veal Stock
💧 3 dl Water, adjust for consistency
🌿 3 Bay Leaves
🌿 A few sprigs Fresh Thyme
🧂 Salt
🌶️ Black Pepper
🥛 Sour Cream, for serving
🥖 Bread, for serving

Instructions

1- Prepare the Meat:

• In a Le Creuset Dutch oven, heat the oil and butter over medium-high heat.
• Add in the ground beef and cook until well browned, ensuring all liquid has evaporated, and the meat develops a rich flavor.

2- Chop the Vegetables:

• While the meat is browning, dice the yellow onions, firm potatoes, celeriac, and garlic cloves.
• Slice the carrots into rounds, chop the leek into soup-size pieces, and shred the white cabbage.
• Make sure to rinse the leek thoroughly to remove any soil.

3- Add Tomato Paste:

• Once the meat is browned, add the tomato paste and stir.
• Cook briefly to enhance its flavor.

4- Combine Vegetables:

• Add the chopped vegetables to the pot.
• Season lightly with salt and black pepper.

5- Add Aromatics and Liquid:

• Incorporate the bay leaves and fresh thyme sprigs.
• Pour in the veal stock and bring the mixture to a boil.

6- Simmer:

• Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for about 25 minutes.
• Allow the flavors to meld.

7- Adjust Consistency and Seasoning:

• Check the tenderness of the vegetables.
• Adjust the soup's consistency by adding water if needed.
• Season with additional salt and pepper.

8- Remove Herbs and Serve:

• Discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaves.
• Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with a dollop of sour cream, and serve with bread.

Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45-50 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Le Creuset Dutch Oven, Markus Aujalay Chef's Knife, Global Knife, Yaxell Zen Knife, Wooden Spoon, Stainless Steel Whisk, Stainless Steel Small Saucepan, Stainless Steel Ladle, Zassenhaus Salt Mill & Pepper Mill, Le Creuset Small Bowls

Cooking Tips:

• Thoroughly brown the ground beef for maximum flavor.
• Fry tomato paste to deepen its flavor.
• Allow flavors to meld by resting soup for a day or two.

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Scandinavian Ground Meat Soup