Eastern European Meatball Soup

Dive into the flavors of Eastern Europe with this quick and hearty meatball soup, featuring the renowned "Forevers" brand meatballs. This soup is a comforting blend of traditional Baltic ingredients such as fresh dill and sour cream and can be prepared swiftly with minimal effort—perfect for a cozy meal anytime.

Ingredients

🧅 1 medium onion
🧈 15-20g butter Lurpak
🥕 1 medium carrot, grated
🥬 Approximately 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables (including carrots, green beans, peas, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts)
💧 1 liter water
🥔 2-3 medium potatoes, diced
🍖 Approximately 25-30 "Forevers" brand meatballs
🌿 A small bunch of fresh dill
🍶 1-2 tablespoons sour cream Rūjienas
🍞 2 slices dark rye bread Lāči

Instructions

1- Preparation:

• Peel and dice the onion.
• Dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces.
• Grate the carrot directly into the pot.

2- Sauté Vegetables:

• Melt the butter in a medium stainless steel pot over medium heat.
• Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.

3- Add Carrot:

• Add the grated carrot to the pot and continue sautéing for a few more minutes until it softens.

4- Add Vegetables:

• Stir in the mixed frozen vegetables.

5- Boil:

• Pour in about 1 liter of water, ensuring all vegetables are submerged.
• Bring the mixture to a boil.

6- Cook Potatoes:

• Once boiling, add the diced potatoes to the pot.
• Reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender.

7- Add Meatballs:

• Incorporate the "Forevers" brand meatballs into the soup.
• Simmer until they are cooked through and the flavors blend, about 5–7 minutes.

8- Serve:

• Ladle the soup into bowls.
• Garnish with fresh dill, and offer sour cream to be stirred in for a creamier texture.
• Serve with slices of dark rye bread.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6 people
Calories: 250
Proteins: 10g
Fats: 15g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Equipment:

• Wooden cutting board
• Chef's knife (generic)
• Medium stainless steel pot
• Wooden spoon
• Grater (stainless steel, hand-held)
• Ladle (stainless steel)
• Serving bowls (white ceramic)

Cooking Tips

• Use pre-cooked "Forevers" meatballs and frozen vegetables for a faster preparation time.
• Grate the carrot directly into the pot to save on cleaning other equipment.

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Eastern European Meatball Soup