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10 times soup with meatballs

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Soup with meatballs is a versatile and popular meal that you can vary in endless ways. Whether you fancy meat, fish, vegetarian or something exotic, there is always a recipe to suit you. Here are ten delicious soup recipes with different types of meatballs, from classic to surprising.

Classic vegetable soup with beef meatballs

A familiar favourite with a rich vegetable soup and tender beef meatballs.

Ingredients
  • 200g minced beef 1 egg
  • 50g breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 litre of beef broth
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 leek, in rings
  • 2 stalks of celery, in pieces
  • Pepper and salt to taste

Instructions
  1. Mix the minced meat with the egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, pepper and salt. Turn into small balls.
  2. Bring the stock to the boil and add the vegetables.
  3. Let the vegetables cook for 10 minutes and then add the meatballs.
  4. Simmer the soup for another 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked.

Italian tomato soup with turkey balls

A light and healthy tomato soup with tender turkey meatballs and a hint of basil.

Ingredients
  • 200g minced turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 50g Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 litre of tomato stock
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • Fresh basil for garnish
  • Olive oil

Instructions
  1. Mix the turkey mince with egg, Parmesan cheese, pepper and salt. Turn into small balls.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan and fry the meatballs briefly. Set aside.
  3. Fry the onion and garlic in the same pan. Add the diced tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil.
  4. Add the meatballs and simmer the soup for 15 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil.

Moroccan harira with lamb meatballs

A tasty and spicy soup from Moroccan cuisine, with lamb meatballs and chickpeas.

Instructions
  • 200g minced lamb
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
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  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon harissa (optional)
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Ingredients
  1. Mix the minced lamb with egg, cumin, coriander powder, pepper and salt. Form balls and fry briefly.
  2. Sauté the onion and garlic in the same pan. Add the diced tomatoes, chickpeas and stock.
  3. Add the lamb meatballs and simmer the soup for 20 minutes.
  4. Garnish with fresh coriander.

Thai green curry soup with chicken balls

An exotic and spicy Thai soup with chicken balls and green curry.

Ingredients
  • 200g minced chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon green curry paste
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 1 can of coconut milk
  • 1 red chilli, in rings
  • 2 cm fresh ginger, grated
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh coriander and Thai basil for garnish

Instructions
  • Mix the minced chicken with egg, fish sauce and ginger. Form balls and fry briefly.
  • Bring the stock to the boil with curry paste, coconut milk and chilli.
  • Add the meatballs and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
  • Add lime juice and garnish with coriander and Thai basil.

Vegetarian lentil soup with tofu balls

A nutritious vegetarian soup with red lentils and spiced tofu balls.

Ingredients
  • 200g firm tofu, drained and finely ground
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 litre of vegetable stock
  • 200g red lentils
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • Olive oil

Instructions
  1. Mix the tofu with breadcrumbs, garlic, cumin, pepper and salt. Form balls and fry briefly in olive oil.
  2. Fry the onion and garlic in the same pan. Add the carrot, lentils and stock.
  3. Let the soup boil for 20 minutes, then add the tofu balls.
  4. Let the soup simmer for another 10 minutes.

Swedish köttbullar soup with mushrooms

A creamy soup with the famous Swedish meatballs and mushrooms.

Ingredients
  • 200g minced beef
  • 1 egg
  • 50g breadcrumbs
  • 200g mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 litre of beef broth
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 200ml whipped cream
  • Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
  1. Mix the minced meat with egg, breadcrumbs and garlic. Form balls and fry briefly.
  2. Fry the onion and add the mushrooms. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil.
  3. Add the meatballs and cook for 20 minutes.
  4. Add the whipped cream and garnish with fresh dill.

Mexican tortilla soup with black bean balls

A savoury and spicy Mexican soup with vegetarian black bean balls and crispy tortilla chips.

Ingredients
  • 200g black beans, cooked and drained
  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  • 1 litre of vegetable stock
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • Tortilla chips and fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions
  1. Mix the black beans with breadcrumbs, chilli powder, garlic, pepper and salt. Form balls and fry briefly.
  2. Sauté the onion and pepper in the same pan. Add the diced tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil.
  3. Add the black bean balls and simmer the soup for 15 minutes.
  4. Serve with avocado, tortilla chips and fresh coriander.

Greek avgolemono soup with chicken balls

A traditional Greek lemon soup with rice and tender chicken balls.

Ingredients
  • 200g minced chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 50g breadcrumbs
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 100g rice
  • 2 eggs
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
  1. Mix the minced chicken with egg, breadcrumbs, pepper and salt. Form balls and set aside.
  2. Bring the stock to the boil and add the rice. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken balls and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  4. Beat the eggs with lemon juice and gently add to the soup, without skimming.
  5. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Indian dhal soup with vegetable balls

A hearty Indian soup of lentils with spicy vegetable balls.

Ingredients
  • 200g mixed vegetables (carrot, cauliflower, spinach), finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chickpea flour
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 litre of vegetable stock
  • 200g red lentils
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon curcuma
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions
  1. Mix the vegetables with chickpea flour, garam masala, pepper and salt. Form balls and fry briefly.
  2. Fry the onion and garlic in the same pan. Add the turmeric, lentils and stock.
  3. Let the soup boil for 20 minutes, then add the vegetable balls.
  4. Simmer the soup for another 10 minutes and garnish with fresh coriander.

Chinese Wonton soup with shrimp balls

A light and aromatic Chinese soup with homemade shrimp balls.

Ingredients
  • 200g prawns, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 clove of garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 cm fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 litre chicken stock
  • 100g pak choi, in strips
  • 2 spring onions, finely chopped
  • 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  • Fresh coriander for garnish

Instructions
  1. Mix the prawns with soy sauce, garlic and ginger. Form small balls and set aside.
  2. Bring the stock to the boil and add the carrot and pak choi.
  3. Add the shrimp balls and cook for 5-7 minutes, until cooked through.
  4. Garnish with spring onion and coriander.

With these ten recipes, you can enjoy a wide range of flavours and textures, whether you fancy meat, fish, vegetarian or something exotic. These soups with balls offer something for everyone and are perfect for a delicious, nutritious meal. Enjoy your meal!