Soup with meatballs and broccoli
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. This light, tasty, and healthy soup is very easy to prepare. Since we're making meatballs instead of using plain meat, the soup cooks significantly faster. We'll add cream cheese to the soup, giving it a delicate, slightly creamy texture. This recipe provides detailed instructions,
Instructions
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Step 1
Add the grated onion, breadcrumbs, a pinch of salt, and pepper to the chicken mince. Mix thoroughly.
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Step 2
Finely chop the herbs and add to the mince.
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Step 3
If the minced meat is dense—such as from chicken breast—you can add an egg. Mix everything thoroughly and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes.
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Step 4
Meanwhile, let's prepare the remaining ingredients. Peel all the vegetables. Cut the celery root and carrots into thin strips and lightly sauté in vegetable oil.
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Step 5
Separate the broccoli into small florets. Cut off the thick parts of the stems.
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Step 6
We also cut the bell pepper into strips.
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Step 7
Pour about 1.5 liters of water or broth—meat or vegetable—into a pot. Bring to a boil and add the potatoes cut into julienne strips. Cook for about 10 minutes.
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Step 8
Form nice meatballs from the minced meat.
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Step 9
Add the meatballs to the pot; when they float to the surface, add the broccoli and sautéed carrots with celery.
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Step 10
When the soup comes to a boil, add the cheese and stir until dissolved. Add salt, pepper, bay leaf, and cook for about 5 minutes.