Soup with meatballs
Description
The recipe won't take much time. You can make the meatballs from any ground meat, and if you prepare them in advance and freeze, you'll save a lot of time in the future—perfect for busy home cooks. Today I'll be making soup with rice to make it more nutritious, but you can substitute the rice with another grain or pasta. This bright and sunny dish will make a wonderful lunch or dinner for the whole family. No exotic or rare ingredients are required. Try it and enjoy! Serve in bowls and enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients from the list.
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Step 2
Prepare the meat mixture for meatballs.
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Step 3
Add to the minced meat grated onion (on a coarse grater), egg, crushed garlic, salt and pepper to taste.
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Step 4
Mix thoroughly.
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Step 5
With wet hands, shape the meatballs to the size of a walnut.
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Step 6
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes. Transfer to a pot.
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Step 7
Add the washed rice.
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Step 8
Pour in the water. Add the bay leaf. Place over heat and, after boiling, cook for 10 minutes.
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Step 9
Meanwhile, grate the carrots and dice the onion. Place the vegetables in a heated pan with oil and sauté until soft.
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Step 10
After 10 minutes, add the meatballs to the pot.
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Step 11
Bring to a boil again and cook for 5 minutes.
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Step 12
Add the sautéed vegetables. Adjust for salt and cook for another 10 minutes.
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Step 13
The meatball soup is ready. Let it steep, covered, for 5-10 minutes, then serve.
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Step 14
The soup is ready. Serve hot.