hungarian meatball soup

Name: Hungarian Meatball Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Hungarian
Ingredients: ## FOR THE MEATBALLS; 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) dry bread crumbs; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1 teaspoon(s) onion powder; 2 - eggs; 1/4 cup(s) milk; ## FOR THE SOUP; 2 teaspoon(s) paprika; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground thyme; 1/8 teaspoon(s) ground marjoram; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 6 cup(s) beef stock; 1/2 cup(s) water; 1/4 cup(s) flour; 5 large potatoes, peeled and diced; 1 medium onion, chunked; 6 - strips bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 tablespoon(s) reserved bacon drippings

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Amy H.

Detroit, MI

Updated on Oct 31, 2014

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 encountered this recipe. However, I've tweaked it and changed it so much over the years that it doesn't really even resemble the original recipe and I can't remember what was in that one. This is one of my kid's favorite soups!

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

FOR THE MEATBALLS
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 - eggs
1/4 cup milk
FOR THE SOUP
2 teaspoons paprika
1/8 teaspoon ground thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground marjoram
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups beef stock
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup flour
5 large potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chunked
6 - strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon reserved bacon drippings

How To Make hungarian meatball soup

Step 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.

Step 2

Meanwhile brown onions and garlic in 1 Tbsp. of reserved bacon grease.
Step 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.
Step 4

Put water and flour into an air tight container and shake until smooth and blended. Add to pot, stirring gently.
Step 5

Simmer 10-15 more minutes until soup is thickened and potatoes are just tender.
Step 6

Ladle into bowls and serve with crusty bread.
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