Ingredients

3 lbs lean beef
3 lbs veal ( knuckle-trim )
3 lbs cube beef
4 quarts water
2 teaspoons salt
2 medium onions , quartered
2 whole carrots
1 small turnip
1 leaf mace
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 sprig thyme
1 sprig marjoram
1 sprig summer savory
2 small bay leaves
1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb beef
1 medium onion , chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 teaspoons flour
3 teaspoons milk
1 egg
1/2 cup butter
1 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup flour
3 eggs
2 quarts beef consomme
1 cup sliced cooked carrot
1 cup frozen , cooked fresh peas
This Danish meatball soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for cold winter days. The combination of meatballs, vegetables, and warming spices creates a rich and flavorful broth that will leave you feeling full and content. While the cooking time may be lengthy, it is well worth the wait to enjoy the hearty and nutritious end result. To reduce the preparation time, you can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze them until ready to use.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, add beef, veal, cube beef, water, salt, quartered onions, whole carrots, turnip, mace, cinnamon stick, thyme, marjoram, summer savory, and bay leaves.
2.Bring to a boil and cook on low heat for 3 hours.
3.Mix ground pork or beef with chopped onion, salt, pepper, allspice, flour, milk, and egg.
4.Roll the mixture into small balls.
5.In a separate pot, melt butter and add water and salt.
6.Bring to a boil and add flour, stirring constantly until a dough forms.
7.Remove from heat and add eggs one at a time, stirring until fully incorporated.
8.Add meatballs to the soup and cook for an additional 20 minutes.
9.Add sliced cooked carrots and cooked peas and serve hot.

PROS

Easily customizable with different vegetables and spices, filling and hearty meal

CONS

Long cooking time, may require some preparation ahead of time

HEALTH & BENEFITS

High in protein and vitamins from the lean beef and vegetables, can also be made with leaner cuts of meat to reduce saturated fat content

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