World Flavors Cookbook

Frikadeļu Zupa (Meatball Soup)

Name: Frikadeļu Zupa (Meatball Soup)
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Latvia
Ingredients: For the meatballs: 300g ground meat (beef/pork mix) 1 egg 1 tbsp breadcrumbs Salt and pepper For the soup: 2L water or broth 3 potatoes, diced 1 carrot, grated 1 onion, finely chopped Bay leaf, dill, sour cream

A light and comforting vegetable soup with tiny, tender meat dumplings.

Cuisine: Latvia

Ingredients

For the meatballs: 300g ground meat (beef/pork mix) 1 egg 1 tbsp breadcrumbs Salt and pepper For the soup: 2L water or broth 3 potatoes, diced 1 carrot, grated 1 onion, finely chopped Bay leaf, dill, sour cream

Instructions

1. Mix the ground meat with egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Form tiny meatballs (the size of a hazelnut). 2. Bring water or broth to a boil. Add potatoes, carrot, and onion. 3. Carefully drop the meatballs into the boiling soup. 4. Add a bay leaf and simmer for 15-20 minutes until vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked. 5. Garnish with fresh dill and serve with sour cream.