Soup with meatballs and celery
Description
Perfect for lunch. 1. Pour water into a pot and place it over heat. 2. Meanwhile, peel the onion and chop it into small cubes. 3. Heat a little vegetable oil in a frying pan and add the onion. Sauté until translucent. 4. Peel the carrots and garlic, then grate them on a grater. You can use other vegetables in this soup recipe with meatballs and celery, such as sweet pepper, cauliflower, or broccoli. 5. Add the vegetables to the fried onion and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally. 6. Peel the potatoes and cut them into small cubes. Add them to the boiling salted water. 7. Also add the celery stalk, previously washed and chopped, to the pot. 8. Meanwhile, prepare the meat mixture. Wash the meat, dry it, and pass it through a meat grinder. Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. Break in an egg and mix everything thoroughly. 9. Place spinach in the frying pan and sauté for a couple of minutes. 10. When the potatoes become tender, transfer the sautéed vegetables into the pot with them. 11. After bringing the soup back to a boil, add more salt and spices if needed. 12. With wet hands, shape small balls from the meat mixture and place them into the pot. 13. Cook for another 5 minutes. 14. When the homemade soup with meatballs and celery is ready, add some fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or cilantro). Serve with sour cream and croutons. The soup is ready to serve.