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Meatball soup
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German traditional Wedding Soup with meatballs
Type Sour soup
Main ingredients Meatballs, Ground meat, rice, spices
Variations Ciorbă de perişoare,Sulu köfte

Imagine a warm, comforting bowl of soup filled with tasty little balls of meat! That's exactly what meatball soup is. It's a type of soup that uses meatballs cooked slowly with other yummy ingredients.

A classic meatball soup usually has a clear liquid base, called a broth. This broth often contains whole meatballs or pieces of them, along with different vegetables. People often add things like pasta (like noodles), soft dumplings, or grains such as rice and barley to make it even more filling. You can find meatball soups made with many kinds of meat, including beef, lamb, pork, and even chicken.

Exploring Meatball Soup Varieties

Meatball soup is enjoyed all over the world, and each country or region often has its own special way of making it. These different versions show how creative people can be with simple ingredients!

Popular Meatball Soup Styles

Here are a few well-known types of meatball soup from around the globe:

  • Ciorbă de perișoare: This is a popular sour soup from Romania. It's known for its tangy taste, often from ingredients like fermented bran or lemon juice.
  • Sulu köfte: This Turkish soup features small meatballs in a flavorful broth. It often includes potatoes, carrots, and spices, making it a hearty meal.
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