HUNGARIAN MEATBALL SOUP

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When I got married in 1993, my Grandmother gave me a large rubbermaid bin as a gift. The bin was full of cooking utensils and kitchen items that she picked up at various garage sales and thrift stores to help me on my way as a young wife. In the bin was 'The Hamburger Cookbook' By Ethel Mayer. I'm pretty sure that's first where I...

Provided by Amy H.

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21

FOR THE MEATBALLS
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
2 eggs
1/4 c milk
FOR THE SOUP
2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp ground thyme
1/8 tsp ground marjoram
2 clove garlic, minced
6 c beef stock
1/2 c water
1/4 c flour
5 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chunked
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 Tbsp reserved bacon drippings

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together all ingredients for meatballs and shape into bite-sized ball shape. Place on a cookie sheet. Brown meat balls in 350 oven for 15-20 minutes. Drain off grease.
  • 2. Meanwhile brown onions and garlic in 1 Tbsp. of reserved bacon grease.
  • 3. Add all ingredients to dutch oven or soup kettle except for water and flour, and bring just to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • 4. Put water and flour into an air tight container and shake until smooth and blended. Add to pot, stirring gently.
  • 5. Simmer 10-15 more minutes until soup is thickened and potatoes are just tender.
  • 6. Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.

Kathmandu views ezyroyalinfo
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Overall, I really enjoyed this soup. It's a great recipe for a cold winter day.


Kyle Basler
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again!


Ebrhim Ebrhim
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out bland and watery.


Sardar Sajid Soomro
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This soup is a little spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Lomdoru Dimonds Silvers
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I'm a vegetarian, so I omitted the meatballs from the recipe. The soup was still very flavorful and satisfying.


Jayden Jackson
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This soup is very versatile. You can add or omit ingredients to suit your own taste.


Louis Neves
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I'm allergic to gluten, so I used gluten-free bread crumbs in the meatballs. The soup turned out great!


MD: Aman Ullah Bhuiyan
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Daniel Delgado
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I'm not a fan of vegetables, but I actually enjoyed the carrots and celery in this soup.


MD AsiF Vai
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This soup is a little time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Chrissie 1
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I love the smoky flavor that the paprika gives to this soup.


Manzoor Jokhio
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This soup is so hearty and filling. It's perfect for a family dinner.


Ifraax xuseen
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The meatballs were a little bland for my taste, but the broth was very flavorful.


Gyani yadav
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I've never had Hungarian meatball soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's definitely a new favorite!


Selina Torres
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Marty Huggins
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I'm not a huge fan of dill, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still very flavorful.


Clement Bamisaye
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer away.


Jhon Lawrence Bulosan
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste, but the broth was delicious.


Brian Kevin
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


MNadeem Mnadeem
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This Hungarian meatball soup was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I especially loved the addition of the paprika, which gave the soup a nice smoky flavor.