Swedish Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Swedish Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 cups half-and-half cream, divided; 1 cup soft bread crumbs; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt; 3 cups water; 1 pound red potatoes, cubed; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed

Servings: persons

1 large egg
2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups water
1 pound red potatoes, cubed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed

1
In a large bowl, beat egg; add 1/3 cup cream, bread crumbs, onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1/2-in. balls.
2
In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in butter in batches. Remove from the pan; set aside. Drain fat.
3
Add flour, bouillon, pepper, garlic salt and remaining salt to pan; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add potatoes and meatballs.
4
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in peas and remaining cream; heat through.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg, 2 cups half-and-half cream, divided, 1 cup soft bread crumbs, 1 small onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Swedish Meatball Soup 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.

Swedish Meatball Soup

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