We eat many soups in this family because we live in a cold climate where hearty soups are perfect. I also think that soup is the best way to eat healthier during the cold season.
INGREDIENTS
For the meatballs: – Ground meat pork, beef or a mixture of both – Rice – Onions & Parsley – Salt – Eggs For the soup: – Vegetable oil or extra virgin olive oil – Carrots
– Celery stalks – Onions – Bell peppers – Potatoes – Tomato sauce or tomato paste – Water or chicken broth – Parsley *Optional: hot peppers, sour cream, or yogurt for serving.
INGREDIENTS
Clean and chop/dice the vegetables. In a soup pot, pour oil and add the chopped vegetables except for the potatoes. Saute the vegetables until they develop the flavor, about 3-4 minutes.
How to make
Add water or chicken broth. Add tomato paste or tomato sauce and cubed potatoes. Simmer the soup until the vegetables are half cooked, about 10-15 minutes.
How to make
Meanwhile, place the ground meat, rice, egg, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix everything to incorporate all the ingredients and make a paste. Set aside.
How to make
With wet hands, grab a dollop of the meat mixture and roll it between your palms to create a meatball. Keeping your hands wet, drop the meatballs into the soup.
How to make
Let the soup simmer for 10-15 minutes so the meatballs get cooked. Taste for salt. Swipe up to see the full recipe!
How to make
Add two tablespoons of vinegar or lemon juice. Taste and add some more as you prefer. Chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the soup.
To make the soup sour:
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt and hot peppers. For the best results, check the recipe page. Enjoy!
To make the soup sour: