This Swedish Meatball Soup transforms the beloved comfort food classic into a warming, soul-satisfying bowl that captures all the cozy flavors of Scandinavia. Tender beef meatballs are seasoned with the distinctive warmth of allspice—the signature spice that makes Swedish meatballs so recognizable—then simmered in a rich, creamy broth alongside hearty baby potatoes, sweet carrots, and bright green peas. The result is a dish that’s both elegant and homey, perfect for cold evenings when you want something that feels like a warm hug in a bowl.
Swedish Meatball Soup
Recipe by Daily Disher
Swedish Meatball Soup features tender, spiced beef meatballs with baby potatoes, carrots, and peas in a rich, creamy broth flavored with allspice and fresh parsley.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: Swedish
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
450 kcal
1 hour
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
1 tablespoon butter
3 cups beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups baby potatoes, quartered
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup peas
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
1.
In a bowl, mix the ground beef with bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper, and allspice. Form small meatballs using about a tablespoon of mixture for each.
2.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch, then remove and set aside.
3.
In the same pot, whisk in flour and gradually add beef broth, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring mixture to a gentle boil and allow to simmer.
4.
Add heavy cream to the broth and mix thoroughly. Return the browned meatballs to the pot, along with the baby potatoes and sliced carrots.
5.
Simmer the soup until the potatoes and carrots are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking throughout.
6.
Add peas to the soup and continue simmering for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in fresh parsley just before serving for added flavor and color.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
450kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg
