Soup with meatballs and tomato paste
Description
Hearty and aromatic soup. This meatball soup with tomato paste is a great lunch option for those who avoid heavy, filling soups with potatoes or noodles. To give the soup an even richer color, you can add a bit of boiled beetroot. As for the herbs, feel free to use your favorites: parsley, dill, cilantro, or spinach, for example. Serve with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. First, wash the meat, dry it, and pass it through a meat grinder. If you want to save time, you can use ready-made ground meat for this soup recipe with meatballs and tomato paste. Add 1 onion and garlic to taste.
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Step 2
2. Add the egg, season with salt and pepper to taste. Wash and dry the herbs, chop them finely, and add to the meat mixture. Mix everything thoroughly.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, place a pot of water on the stove. After it comes to a boil, add the bay leaf and a little salt. With wet hands, shape small meatballs from the prepared minced mixture.
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Step 4
4. While the water is coming to a boil, peel and finely chop the second onion. Grate the carrot. Heat a little vegetable oil in a skillet and add the vegetables. Fry over medium heat, stirring occasionally. You can also add some herbs and garlic (for flavor).
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Step 5
5. Gently place the meatballs into the boiling water. After the water comes to a boil again, carefully skim off the foam with a slotted spoon and cook the meatballs over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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Step 6
6. Then transfer the sautéed vegetables to a pot. You can also add other vegetables and spices to the meatball soup with tomato paste made at home, according to your taste.
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Step 7
7. Add tomato paste and a pinch of sugar. At this stage, for a richer color, you can also add grated beet to the pot. Simmer over low heat, covered, for about 15 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Here is an interesting variation on how to prepare soup with meatballs and tomato paste.