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Tomato soup with dumplings and meatballs – specific recipe
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Tomato soup with dumplings and meatballs – specific recipe

Mild tomato soup with homemade flour dumplings and small meatballs – the specific Danish classic. For plain tomato soup without dumplings: see classic tomato soup.

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60 min total
4 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Meatballs

    • 10.6 oz Ground pork or beef
    • 1 stk Egg
    • 2 tbsp Breadcrumbs
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Pepper
    • 2 tbsp Water or milk

  • Flour dumplings

    • 2.6 oz Wheat flour
    • 1.8 oz Butter
    • 1 stk Egg
    • 1 knsp Salt

  • Tomato soup

    • 1.8 lb Canned chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
    • 1 stk Onion
    • 2 fed Garlic
    • 3 cup Vegetable broth
    • 1 tbsp Butter or oil
    • 1 tsp Sugar
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Black pepper
    • 1 tsp Dried oregano or basil
    • about 0.4 cup Cream

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the meatballs

    1. Mix the meat with egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and a little liquid into a firm mixture.
    2. Roll small balls with wet hands.
    3. Cook the balls in lightly salted water at a gentle boil until they float up.
    4. Lift them out and set aside.
    10 min
    100°C
    BowlPot
  2. 2

    Make the flour dumplings

    1. Melt the butter over low heat.
    2. Stir in the flour until it comes together.
    3. Take the pot off the heat and stir in egg and salt until the dough is smooth.
    4. Shape small flour dumplings with a teaspoon or wet hands.
    5 min
    PotBowl
  3. 3

    Sauté onion and garlic

    1. Finely chop the onion and garlic.
    2. Sauté them in butter or oil until soft.
    3 min
    Medium heat
    PotKnifeCutting Board
  4. 4

    Cook the tomato soup

    1. Stir in the tomato paste and let it cook briefly.
    2. Add tomatoes, broth, sugar, salt, pepper and dried herbs.
    3. Let the soup simmer gently so the flavor turns round.
    15 min
    Low heat
    PotMeasuring Spoon
  5. 5

    Blend and make it creamy

    1. Blend the soup completely smooth.
    2. Stir in cream if you want a milder soup.
    3. Season with salt and pepper.
    3 min
    BlenderPot
  6. 6

    Cook flour dumplings and warm meatballs

    1. Bring the blended soup to a light boil.
    2. Add the flour dumplings and let them simmer 5–8 minutes, until they float and are cooked through.
    3. Add the meatballs and warm them through over low heat.
    4. Serve when everything is hot.
    10 min
    Low heat
    Pot

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

410kcal

Protein

22g

Fat

18g

Carbs

28g

Serving Size

450g

Dietary

Allergens

GlutenÆgMælk

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve hot with bread on the side
  • • Put the balls in the middle of the table and let everyone help themselves
  • • Save a little soup for tomorrow when it tastes even better

Drink Pairings

  • • Alkoholfrei: Cold water or sparkling water

Side Pairings

  • • Toasted bread with butter
  • • Baguette with garlic butter

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh berries
  • • Orange slices

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store soup and balls together in a closed container in the refrigerator

Frozen

  • • Duration: 2 months
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Freeze the soup without flour dumplings and make them fresh when serving.

Reheating

  • • Pot: Warm slowly in a pot over low heat, stirring as it heats. (Low heat)
  • • Microwave: Heat in short intervals, stirring between so the heat distributes evenly.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Make the meatballs first so the soup can look after itself afterward
  • • Shape the flour dumplings small so they heat through quickly

Cooking

  • • Keep the soup at a quiet simmer so the flavor stays mild
  • • Turn the heat down when the balls go in so they keep their shape

Serving

  • • Serve with bread and butter so the meal feels settled
  • • Top with a little grated cheese if you want it extra soft

Variations

Flavor

  • Add a little more cream for a milder soup
  • Use basil instead of oregano
  • Finish with a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes taste sharp

Health

  • homemade
  • balanced
  • filling

Method

  • simmered
  • blended
  • pot

Toppings

  • fresh herbs
  • grated cheese
  • crisp croutons

Author

M

Michael

Nordmad – klassisk hygge i moderne nordisk stil.

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Author

M

Michael

Nordmad – klassisk hygge i moderne nordisk stil.