Soup with meatballs
Description
A hearty first course. Preparing a soup with meat and vegetables is very easy. We'll be cooking it in a skillet, so use a deep one. We'll shape the meat into small balls and boil them until cooked. The vegetables will be lightly sautéed and simmered. Then we'll add the meatballs, pour in water or broth—and serve. Garnish with fresh herbs and sour cream.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients. Wash and peel the vegetables.
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Step 2
Pour a little water into a saucepan, add bay leaf, allspice, and a sprig of thyme, and bring to a boil. Finely chop the onion and garlic, add half of it to the minced meat, mix thoroughly and beat well. Shape the mixture into meatballs and cook in boiling water until done.
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Step 3
Grate the carrots on a grater. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet. Sauté the remaining onion and garlic until translucent, add tomato paste, and mix. Add the carrots, stir, and fry until golden brown.
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Step 4
Cut the potatoes and pumpkin into cubes. Add the vegetables and chili pepper to the pan, mix well, and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5
Pour in hot water or (if you have it) broth, add the meatballs, cover with a lid, and simmer over low heat for 7 minutes.
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Step 6
Add the chopped herbs to the soup, season with salt and pepper to taste, and let the soup steep for a few minutes.