Meatball Soup (Supa Cu Perisoare) Recipe

Name: Meatball Soup (Supa Cu Perisoare)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 1 stalk celery (chopped); 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 medium carrots (diced); 1 medium parsnip (diced); 2 tomatoes (chopped); 1 teaspoon fresh dill (may sub with 1/4 teaspoon dry dill, I always assure fresh dill when making this one); 1 teaspoon fresh parsley (may sub with dried parsley, I usually add more); 1 teaspoon lemon juice; salt and pepper, to taste; 1 lb ground pork (very lean); ½ cup long grain rice; 1 medium onion (finely chopped, find grated works well for me); 1 egg; ¼ cup water; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

Servings: persons

6 cups water
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
2 medium carrots (diced)
1 medium parsnip (diced)
2 tomatoes (chopped)
1 teaspoon fresh dill (may sub with 1/4 teaspoon dry dill, I always assure fresh dill when making this one)
1 teaspoon fresh parsley (may sub with dried parsley, I usually add more)
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper, to taste
1 lb ground pork (very lean)
½ cup long grain rice
1 medium onion (finely chopped, find grated works well for me)
1 egg
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)

1
Stock:bring water to a boil and add the chopped vegetables.
2
Lower the heat to medium and cook until partly done.
3
Add salt and pepper to taste.
4
( I do a bit of tweaking - I saute the onions and celery in a little oil - then add in the rest of the vegetables stirring for several minutes before adding the water and bringing to a boil.)
5
then follow through to lowering the heat to medium and cooking until partly cooked.
6
Meatballs:Mix all the meatball ingredients and form into 1 inch balls.
7
Drop meatballs into the stock mixture.
8
Add dill, parsley and lemon juice.
9
Cook for 1/2 hour or until meatballs are done.

464

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 1 stalk celery (chopped), 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 medium carrots (diced), and more.

Yes, Meatball Soup (Supa Cu Perisoare) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Meatball Soup (Supa Cu Perisoare)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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