Hungarian Meatball Soup (Húsgombóc Leves)

Ingredients

For the soup:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 parsnip or potato, sliced
• 2 tablespoons oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1.5 liters water or chicken stock

For the meatballs:

• 400 g ground meat (chicken or beef)
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs or soaked bread
• 1 small onion, grated
• Salt and black pepper
• Chopped parsley (optional)

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot and sauté the chopped onion until soft.
2. Add carrots and parsnip (or potato), then pour in water or stock.
3. Season with salt and pepper and let simmer.
4. In a bowl, mix ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, seasoning, and parsley.
5. Form small meatballs.
6. Gently add meatballs to the simmering soup.
7. Cook on low heat for 20–25 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.