Quite a few years ago I made my first venture oversees…to Sweden! It was a beautiful time of year – not yet cold enough for heavy winter coats – kind of like today’s weather here in NJ. Heavy sweater weather…while in Sweden I got my first taste of their cuisine. Crisp, clean flavors with a touch of tart. Very simple yet appetizing. I’ve brought the taste of Sweden home with this flavorful soup…
Swedish Meatball Chowder
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 yellow onion, diced small
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 1/4 cup light cream, separated
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon flour
2 squares Knorr beef bouillon cubes
6 red potatoes, scrubbed clean and cut into large pieces
1 cup frozen peas
dollop sour cream
dollop Lingonberry jam (optional)
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, allspice, salt, egg and 1/4 cup light cream.Β Mix well and shape into small meatballs (~25). Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil and the meatballs. Brown on all sides (8-10 minutes).
Remove browned meatballs from skillet. Pour drippings into a soup pot and place on medium heat. Add butter and as it’s melting, stir in the flour and bouillon cubes. Slowly add 5 cups water. Add the red potatoes and the meatballs. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 20-25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
Add the frozen peas and the remaining light cream. Bring back up to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Pour into bowls and add a dollop of sour cream…if you’ve got some Lingonberry jam throw on a dollop of that too!
Enjoy!
Linda~
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Looks absolutely yummmmy!!! π
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Thank you Karen!! π
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I would love to go to Sweden! Love the soup!
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It’s really beautiful in Sweden! You should try and go one day! π
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I would love to, my mom’s family is from there!
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Then you should definitely go there and meet them all!
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My mom and dad went back 12 years ago maybe
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Beautifully unique recipe, Linda!
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Thanks Lana! I like to create new things – they’re not all winners but this one sure was! π
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Yummy – looks delicious!
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Thanks! Your dessert would be a great compliment to this ‘Swedish’ meal!! π
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Definitely!
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Aww, this is gorgeous. Plate me one please βΊβΊ
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On its way! π
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I know this may sound crazy, but I can easily imagine veganizing and loving this soup! I’m all about hearty, warming stews in the winter time, and I have a killer recipe for seitan meatballs to boot. I’ll have to give it a go ASAP.
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That’s so great! I’d love to know how it turns out! π
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Great recipe!! yummy!!
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Thanks Freda!!
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Any tricks to keeping meatballs from flattening when you brown them?
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Turn gently? I’ve never had a problem yet – perhaps they need a little more fill (bread)? π
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Oh, well, you’re no fun if your meatballs don’t come out with flattened sides. π
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Haha! πππ
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Once again, you’ve hit the jackpot! Will definitely cook this next week! Thanks.
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Thank ya kindly! Hope you enjoy it as much as we did π π
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This recipe looks amazing!
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Thanks Fallon! It’s really really tasty too! π
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what an interesting soup! It’s different from other soups, I like it!
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Thanks Peter! It is different – I like to shake things up in my household! LOL
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Yum! What a delicious and filling soup. I will be making this winter π
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Thanks Antonia! π I think you’ll really love it!
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