Sauerkraut Meatball Soup

17 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 50 min
Ready In: 1 hr 10 min

“My Mom has been making this for years. It may not sound very good, but give it a try. It's delicious!” - by AUNTYLENE

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, nutmeg and salt. If you are using white wine also add at this time. Using your hands shape mixture into small balls. Cook in a large skillet over medium heat until brown; set aside.
In a large stock pot bring 3 quarts water and bouillon cubes to a boil.
In a small saucepan, heat milk, water and butter until butter is melted and mixture is warm.
Place flour in a medium bowl. Whisk a small amount of the warm milk mixture into the flour to form a smooth paste. Then whisk the flour mixture into the remaining warm milk mixture in the saucepan.
Pour milk mixture into stock pot and then add sauerkraut and meat balls to soup. Simmer over low heat 30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

Calories
737 cal
37%

Fat
52.5 g
81%

Carbs
36.6 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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SHELAGH420

Mar. 11, 2004

"It turned out awesome---my brother & I boiled up some Bisquik dumplings on top of it for an excellent meal. I'll definitely make this again...." See more"

MYHORSENUTMEG

Apr. 19, 2011

"This was delicious, a real keeper. I made it exactly as written. I think the person who gave this recipe 1 star may have used sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk, because this is not a..." See more sweet soup as written. They are 2 very different products."

Gator

Dec. 21, 2005

"Excellent! Simple to make, and endlessly customizable. I recommend serving it with some crusty rye bread for dipping, and shake some hot paprika over the top...." See more"

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