Meatball soup

Name: Meatball soup - Olga C.
Ingredients: for meatballs: 400 g minced pork 3 tablespoons rice (washed and drained) 1 egg 1 finely chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt a pinch of ground pepper dill (parsley) finely chopped for soup: 1 grated carrot

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Meatball soup in the Philips Multicooker is prepared in two stages. First, the vegetables are boiled in water, then the meatballs, rice, tomatoes, borscht, and lovage are added. While the vegetables are boiling, you can prepare the meatball mixture so that everything is ready when the second cooking stage begins. The recipe uses minced pork, simple vegetables, and borscht, and the STEW program makes boiling easy to monitor. Quick Info Total time: approximately 50 minutes of cooking, excluding the time needed for ingredient preparation and shaping the meatballs Preparation time: not specified exactly; includes preparing the mixture and forming the meatballs Cooking time: approximately 20 minutes for the vegetables, then 30 minutes with the meatballs and the remaining ingredients Servings: not specified in the original recipe Difficulty: easy Recipe type: meatball soup cooked in the Philips Multicooker Ingredients For the meatballs 400 g minced pork 3 tablespoons rice, washed and drained 1 egg 1 onion, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt A pinch of ground pepper Dill or parsley, finely chopped For the soup 1 grated carrot 2 green onions, julienned 1 red bell pepper, diced 400 g canned chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon rice, washed and drained 2 tablespoons oil Fresh lovage, finely chopped 2 l water 500 ml borscht Salt, to taste Preparation method 1. Preparing the vegetables Put the oil in the non-stick pot of the Philips Multicooker. Add the grated carrot, julienned green onion, and diced red bell pepper. Pour water over the vegetables, then close the device. Press the MENU button and select the STEW program. From the COOKING TIME button, set it to 30 minutes, then press START. In the original recipe, the vegetables are boiled for about 20 minutes before adding the meatballs. Even though the program is initially set for 30 minutes, the time is adjusted later for the next stage. 2. Preparing the meatball mixture While the vegetables are boiling, put the minced pork, the 3 tablespoons of washed and drained rice, the egg, the finely chopped onion, salt, pepper, and dill or parsley in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients well. It is important that the rice and onion are evenly distributed in the mixture so that the meatballs have the same texture. Moisten your hand lightly with water and shape round meatballs the size of walnuts. Place them on a platter until the vegetables in the device are ready. Wetting your hand helps prevent the mixture from sticking too much during shaping. 3. Adding the meatballs After about 20 minutes of boiling the vegetables, add the meatballs one by one to the pot. Also add the tablespoon of rice prepared for the soup. Gently stir without crushing the meatballs. Press the COOKING TIME button again and select 30 minutes to continue cooking. 4. Completing the soup During the 30 minutes of cooking, adjust the soup's salt. The chopped tomatoes, borscht, and lovage are added one at a time, at intervals of about 10 minutes, in the mentioned order. Thus, after adding the meatballs and rice, add the chopped tomatoes, then the borscht, and finally the finely chopped fresh lovage. Stir carefully each time. The borscht is added in the indicated quantity of 500 ml. If you prefer a less sour soup, the original recipe does not provide an alternative quantity, so adjustments can be made to taste without changing the other ingredients. 5. Finishing the program At the end of the program, the Philips Multicooker automatically switches to the KEEP WARM function. In the original recipe, the soup is left on this function for just a few minutes before the device is turned off. The meatball soup can be served after the device is turned off, when the ingredients are cooked, and the flavors of borscht and lovage are well distributed in the broth. Why I make this recipe often I love this version because it uses common ingredients and does not require constant monitoring of the pot. While the vegetables boil in the Multicooker, the meatballs can be shaped at a leisurely pace. The two-stage program is easy to follow, and the amount of soup is suitable for a family meal. Plus, the combination of tomatoes, borscht, and lovage gives the soup its classic taste without needing complicated ingredients. Tips Wash and drain the rice before adding it to both the meatball mixture and the soup. This way, you won’t add the cloudy water from washing to the pot. The meatballs should be formed to approximately the same size. Walnut-sized meatballs cook evenly during the 30-minute program. Add the meatballs one at a time and stir gently afterward. If all are added at once and stirred vigorously, they may lose their shape. Salt should be adjusted during the second stage, after the other ingredients are in the pot. Borscht and tomatoes can influence the final taste, so it is more practical to adjust the salt then. Lovage is added towards the end, according to the recipe steps. It is an important ingredient for the specific flavor of this soup. Substitutions For the meatballs, you can use either dill or parsley, as specified in the recipe. There is no need to use both. The green onion in the soup is julienned. If the strands are too long, you can shorten them before adding them to the pot, without changing the quantity. Canned chopped tomatoes are the recommended ingredient for this version. They can be used directly, without further preparation. Variations The meatball mixture can be prepared with dill or parsley, depending on what you have on hand. This is the variation mentioned in the original recipe and does not change the preparation method. The taste of the soup can be adjusted by the amount of salt and borscht, but the base of the recipe remains the same: pork, rice, vegetables, tomatoes, and lovage. Serving ideas The soup is served hot, after the program is completed and the device is turned off. For one serving, take both broth and vegetables as well as meatballs, ensuring each portion is balanced. Frequently Asked Questions How long do I boil the vegetables before adding the meatballs? The vegetables should be boiled for about 20 minutes after starting the STEW program. During this time, the meatballs are prepared and shaped. Which program is used on the Philips Multicooker? For this recipe, the STEW program is used. Initially, 30 minutes is selected, and after about 20 minutes, the time is set again to 30 minutes for the stage where the meatballs and the remaining ingredients are added. When is the borscht added? The borscht is added in the second cooking stage, after the meatballs and tablespoon of rice have been placed in the pot. The tomatoes, borscht, and lovage are added one at a time, at intervals of about 10 minutes. Why is the hand moistened when forming the meatballs? Water helps prevent the mixture from sticking too much to your hands and allows for easier shaping of round meatballs. What happens after the program ends? The multicooker automatically switches to the KEEP WARM function. In this recipe, the device is turned off after a few minutes to prevent the soup from staying on warm for too long. Nutritional values The values below are estimates. The number of servings is not specified, so the estimation is calculated roughly for 6 servings and may vary depending on the fat content of the meat, the brand of tomatoes, and the amount of oil left in the dish. For a serving of approximately 350–400 ml: Calories: approximately 280–340 kcal Protein: approximately 18–22 g Fat: approximately 14–18 g Carbohydrates: approximately 18–24 g Fiber: approximately 3–5 g Most of the protein comes from the pork and egg, while the rice, carrot, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes contribute to the carbohydrate and fiber content. The values do not represent an exact nutritional calculation. Storage and reheating After cooling, the soup should be stored in the refrigerator in a covered container. Do not leave it on the KEEP WARM function longer than necessary after the program ends. When reheating, heat only the amount that will be served. The meatballs and rice continue to absorb liquid over time, so the soup may become slightly thicker after storage. If needed, it can be gently warmed until it reaches the appropriate serving temperature again.

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