SWEDISH MEATBALL SOUP

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To me, this is a very comforting, filling, homey soup. I especially like cooking it during winter months and serving it with hot rolls, bread or muffins. -Deborah Taylor, Inkom, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 large egg
2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups water
1 pound red potatoes, cubed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg; add 1/3 cup cream, bread crumbs, onion and 1 teaspoon salt. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. , In a Dutch oven, brown meatballs in butter in batches. Remove from the pan; set aside. Drain fat. , Add flour, bouillon, pepper, garlic salt and remaining salt to pan; stir until smooth. Gradually stir in water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add potatoes and meatballs. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir in peas and remaining cream; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 117mg cholesterol, Sodium 785mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.