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I kept meaning to get Mom’s recipe for this wonderful and easy meatball soup. She’s been making it for years. Because I love the meatballs so much, we put lots of them in this soup (2 lbs!!). You could use 1 lb and adjust the seasoning accordingly, but why? WHY?!!
My Mama and I made this together in her kitchen. I love cooking with Mom. I always learn so much. Everyone loved this soup and there was less than half left after a few hours. I downed two bowls myself and my son loved it too. It’s a winner for sure!
Ingredients for Mom’s Meatball Soup:
15 cups water
1 Tbsp salt
6-8 medium potatoes, cubed
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup pasta (optional)
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 large sticks of celery, finely diced
3 Tbsp canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional)
2 Tbsp Dill, fresh or frozen
Mrs. Dash
Freshly ground black pepper
Ingredients for the Meat Mix:
2 lbs ground pork
1 tsp Mrs. Dash original or Mrs. Dash garlic seasoning
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp salt
1 large egg
1/2 onion, finely diced
How to Make the Best Meatball Soup:
1. Add 15 cups water to a large soup pot over high heat.Add 1 Tbsp salt and all of your chopped potatoes to the soup pot.
2. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes. In the mean time, slice your carrots and toss them into the soup pot.
3. Add 1/2 cup of 1/2″ pieces of thin spaghetti to the soup pot or whatever pasta you wish. Pasta is optional, but I’ve always liked it when Mom added it to soups.
4. Chop your onion (1/2 goes into the meat mix and 1/2 goes into the soup in step 7).
5. Place ground pork into a large bowl (Store-bought ground pork works. I ground my own pork on the large grinder holes).Add 1/2 chopped onion, 1 tsp Mrs. Dash, 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper, 2 tsp salt, and 1 egg. Mix well.
6. Make meatballs by rolling them in your hands. They don’t have to be perfect, just round-ish. Toss them in your pot as you make them. Recruit a helper for meatballs to liven (and speed) things up. Cook for at least 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and floating at the top.
7. Meanwhile, heat a non-stick skillet over medium/high heat. Add 3 Tbsp canola oil, finely diced celery and onion. I normally don’t like celery in soups, butsautéingenhances the soup’s flavor without being over-the-top celery flavored. Saute until soft and golden. Add it to the pot.
8. Add 1 beaten egg to the soup pot whilestirringconstantly so you don’t get clumps of egg. If you don’t like egg, you can omit it (the soup won’t miss it).
9. Add 2 Tbsp dill. Then add more Mrs. Dash and Pepper to taste (Mom added about 1/2 tsp dash and 1/4 tsp pepper at the end).
Mom's Meatball Soup Recipe
Author: Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Prep Time: 30 minutes mins
Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
Total Time: 55 minutes mins
Ingredients
Servings: 12 -16
Soup Ingredients:
- 15 cups water
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 6-8 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup pasta, optional
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 2 large sticks of celery, finely diced
- 3 Tbsp canola oil
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten (optional)
- 2 Tbsp Dill, fresh or frozen
- Mrs. Dash
- Ground black pepper
Meat Mix Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground pork
- 1 tsp Mrs. Dash
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
Instructions
Add 15 cups water to a large soup pot over high heat. Add 1 Tbsp salt and all of your chopped potatoes to the soup pot. Bring to a boil and cook 10 minutes.
In the mean time, slice your carrots and toss them into the soup pot.
Add 1/2 cup of 1/2" pieces of thin spaghetti to the soup pot or whatever pasta you wish.
Place ground pork into a large bowl. Add 1/2 chopped onion, 1 tsp Mrs. Dash, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 2 tsp salt, and 1 egg. Mix well.
Make meatballs by rolling them in your hands. Toss them in your pot as you make them. Cook for at least 10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and floating at the top.
Meanwhile, heat a non-stick skillet over medium/high heat. Add 3 Tbsp canola oil, finely diced celery and 1/2 onion. Saute until soft and golden. Add it to the pot.
Add 1 beaten egg to the soup pot while stirring constantly so you don't get clumps of egg. (Optional).
Add 2 Tbsp dill. Then add more Mrs. Dash and Pepper to taste. We added about 1/2 tsp dash and 1/4 tsp pepper at the end).
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: Russian, Ukrainian
Keyword: Mom's Meatball Soup
Skill Level: Medium
Cost to Make: $$
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FAQs
A simple soup base is made with sautéed onions, garlic, broth, and tomatoes. Into the bubbling soup you drop meatballs made with ground beef or ground turkey and rice. The meat creates its own additional broth. Carrots, green beans, and peas are also usually added to the soup.
How long does meatball soup last in the fridge? ›
How long does meatball soup last in the fridge? You can store leftover soup in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Where did meatball soup originated? ›
While meatball soup can be traced back to ancient Persia, Spanish colonizers brought it to the Americas. In Honduras, this soup is made with chayote, tomatoes, potatoes and zucchini.
What is the most famous soup in Italy? ›
Minestrone is a classic Italian soup known worldwide as one of the best Italian soups. It's got a flavorful broth and a variety of slow-cooked vegetables like potatoes, peas, and carrots. Adding Italian sausage gives it a kick of flavor and a shot of protein, so it's a complete meal all by itself.
What's the difference between Italian-style meatballs and regular meatballs? ›
Italian-style meatballs often include additional ingredients such as milk, olive oil, ground pork, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes, Italian herb seasoning, and sometimes a combination of ground beef, veal, and pork [2].
Why do my albondigas fall apart? ›
If don't parboil the rice then you will have to cook the meatballs longer in order to soften the rice which results in overcooked, dry, falling apart meatballs; OR if you cook the meatballs just until cooked through the rice will still be crunchy. So, please parboil the rice and everyone wins!
Why are my albondigas pink inside? ›
Ground beef can be pink inside after it is safely cooked. The pink color can be due to a reaction between the oven heat and myoglobin, which causes a red or pink color. It can also occur when vegetables containing nitrites are cooked along with the meat.
How do you keep meatballs from falling apart in soup? ›
Add a lightly beaten egg, but not too much. Egg acts as a binder for the ingredients, but you only need a small amount. One small egg will do for one pound of minced meat. Alternatively, if you're following an egg-free diet, you could soak fresh bread in milk, squeezing out any excess milk, to use as a binder.
Can I eat 6 day old meatballs? ›
Cooked meats, including meatballs, will keep for about a week refrigerated. However, they will tend to lose some of their freshness and flavor. Chicken, in particular, won't taste as good after being refrigerated for more than 3 days or so.
Is 5 day old soup ok to eat? ›
Most soups can only last in a refrigerator for 3 to 4 days until they risk going bad, so make sure you place your cooled vegetable soup promptly in the freezer before this point. Make sure your soup lasts well by placing it in an airtight freezer-safe container.
Our fresh Italian meatballs are crafted from 100% fresh pork and made with an irresistible blend of Italian herbs, spices, and cheeses. Every bite is an opportunity to explore, innovate, and above all else—enjoy!
How do you know when albondigas are done? ›
Form into 1-inch meatballs and drop into broth. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Why is it called an Italian wedding? ›
The name wedding comes from the Italian phrase minestra maritata which means 'married soup. ' Why is it married? It's the marriage of ingredients, and the resulting delicious flavor, in the soup! All wedding soups are going to have green vegetables and meat.
What country is famous for meatballs? ›
Swedish people are famous for their Swedish meatballs, called köttbullar. They are often served with gravy, along with boiled potatoes and a special lingonberry sauce. One of Denmark's most popular foods is a small, pan-fried meatball made of cut pork. Danes call it frikadellar.
What meat are Italian meatballs made of? ›
These easy-to-make meatballs are made with ground beef and pork, strewn with fresh parsley, garlic and grated cheese. But the “secret” to good meatballs comes down to their juicy, delectable texture. And that is the result of including soft, milk-soaked breadcrumbs.
What are Maggianos meatballs made of? ›
Our meatballs and meat sauce are made with 100% ground beef. They do not contain any pork.
What are Sicilian meatballs made of? ›
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of your favorite ground meat, or combination of. This may include beef, veal, and/or pork.
- 2 ½ cups of bread crumbs.
- 1 cup of milk.
- 1 ¼ cup Parmigiano and Romano cheeses.
- Freshly chopped parsley.
- 2 minced garlic cloves.
- 2 lightly beaten eggs.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Made from select cuts of beef, pork and a blend of Italian spices, these meatballs are versatile enough to add anywhere on the menu.
