Imagine a steaming bowl of rich, flavorful soup that transports you straight to the cozy kitchens of Estonia - where every spoonful tells a story of tradition, warmth, and culinary comfort. Frikadelli Supp isn't just a soup; it's a cultural experience that combines tender, perfectly seasoned meatballs with hearty vegetables in a soul-warming broth that will make you fall in love with Estonian cuisine in an instant!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Estonian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 500g ground pork
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 potato, diced
- 1 liter beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup rice
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground pork, finely chopped onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Using wet hands, form small meatballs approximately 2-3 cm in diameter. Set aside on a clean plate.
- Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Gently add the prepared meatballs to the pot and lightly brown them on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside temporarily.
- In the same pot, add grated carrot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour beef broth into the pot, then add diced potatoes and rice. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Carefully return the browned meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Check that potatoes are tender and rice is fully cooked. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Remove from heat and garnish with freshly chopped dill just before serving.
- Serve hot in deep bowls, ensuring each serving has meatballs, vegetables, and broth.
Tips
- For extra tender meatballs, mix the ground pork gently and avoid overworking the meat.
- Wet your hands with cold water when forming meatballs to prevent the mixture from sticking.
- Use fresh dill if possible - it adds an authentic, bright flavor that dried herbs can't match.
- For a richer broth, consider using homemade beef stock instead of store-bought.
- Let the soup simmer slowly to allow the flavors to meld together perfectly.
- If the soup becomes too thick, you can always add a little more broth to reach your desired consistency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 350kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 25g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 85mg
