Bulgarian meatball soup

0 min
medium
12 ingredients

Bulgarian meatball soup

Bulgarian meatball soup is a traditional dish originating from Bulgaria that reflects the richness and simplicity of Eastern European cuisine. This soup combines fresh flavors and intense aromas, making it a comforting and nutritious dish. In Bulgaria, it is known as "Топчета в бульон" (Topcheta v bulyon), which literally means "meatballs in broth."

Throughout Latin America, this type of soup often varies and goes by different names depending on the country. For example, in Mexico, it might resemble a "meatball soup" but with other local seasonings; in Argentina and Uruguay, soups with small meatballs are simply known as "broth with meatballs." However, the Bulgarian version is distinguished by the use of dill and the acidic touch of lemon juice, typical ingredients from the Black Sea region and the Balkans.

This dish is an excellent example of how traditional soups can bring cultures and generations together, combining simple ingredients to achieve a delicious and healthy result.

How to make Bulgarian meatball soup

Ingredients: Lean ground meat, onion, dried dill, eggs, garlic, salt, black pepper, flour, beef broth, long-grain rice, lemon juice, fresh dill.

Steps:

Combine ground beef, onion, dill, 1 egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

Mix to combine the ingredients well.

Form small balls and lightly coat them in flour.

Set aside, heat the broth until it boils.

Add the meatballs.

Add the rice.

Reduce the heat and cook for approximately 35 minutes.

Add lemon juice and additional dill, you can serve with a dollop of yogurt on top if desired.

From the kitchen of Ramsgate.

Bulgarian meatball soup

Ingredients (12)

  • Lean Ground Beef
  • Onion
  • Dried Dill
  • Eggs
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Flour
  • Beef Broth
  • Long Grain Rice
  • Lemon Juice
  • Fresh Dill

Instructions (9 steps)

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, onion, dill, 1 egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl
  2. 2 Mix to combine the ingredients well
  3. 3 Form small balls and lightly coat them in flour
  4. 4 Set aside, heat the broth until it boils
  5. 5 Add the meatballs
  6. 6 Add the rice
  7. 7 Reduce the heat and cook for approximately 35 minutes
  8. 8 Add lemon juice and additional dill, you can serve with a dollop of yogurt on top if desired
  9. 9 >from the kitchen of Ramsgate

Nutritional Information

Calories: 546 kcal
Protein: 97%
Carbohydrates: 10%
Fat: 37%
Sugar: 8%
Sodium: 127%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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