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Swedish Meatball Soup

Warm and comforting, this cozy Swedish meatball soup is the perfect meal for chilly days. Juicy meatballs simmer in a rich, savory broth with tender noodles.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 825 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Swedish

Ingredients

Meatballs
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
Soup
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces egg noodles

Instructions

Meatballs
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  1. In a large bowl, add 1 pound lean ground beef, ¼ cup plain bread crumbs, 1 large egg, ¼ cup minced onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 2 teaspoons dried parsley, ¼ teaspoon ground allspice, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined.
  2. Scoop the meatball mixture into 1 ½ tablespoon-sized pieces and roll into balls, about 20 meatballs.
  3. Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until the meatballs are browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove the cooked meatballs from the pot and set aside.
Soup
  1. Returning to the same pot, add ¼ cup butter and ¼ cup diced onion. Cook until the onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Add 3 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Whisk ¼ cup all-purpose flour into the onion mixture to create a paste.
  2. Slowly whisk in the 6 cups beef broth and 2 cups half and half. Stir in the 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to low.
  3. Add 8 ounces egg noodles to the pot and cook until the noodles are nearly done, about 5-8 minutes.
  4. Add the meatballs back to the pot and continue to cook on low heat until the noodles are tender. Remove the soup from the heat and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 825kcal (41%) Carbohydrates 64g (21%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 237mg (79%) Sodium 2089mg (87%) Potassium 1092mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 898IU (18%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 237mg (24%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 825

% Daily Value*

Calories 825kcal 41%
Carbohydrates 64g 21%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 237mg 79%
Sodium 2089mg 87%
Potassium 1092mg 23%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 898IU 18%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 237mg 24%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.