Dutch Tomato Soup with Meatballs
Dutch Tomato Soup with Meatballs – creamy, sweet, and full of flavor. This easy soup is perfect for family dinners or cozy days at home.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion peeled and cut into small pieces
- 6 fresh sage chopped
- 2.2 lbs tomatoes quartered
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4½ cups sieved tomatoes Passata
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 oz. bacon bits fried until crispy
- 2 tablespoons Kecap Manis or Kecap Medja
- salt and pepper to taste
- 4 oz. ground beef rolled into small meatballs
- Fresh Parsley fresh
- heavy cream optional
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add the onion and sage. Cook for 3 minutes on low heat.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, 6 fresh sage
- Add the fresh tomatoes. Put the lid on the pan and let it steam for 2 minutes.2.2 lbs tomatoes
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 minutes.4 cups beef broth
- Take the soup from the heat. Blend everything until smooth.
- Push the soup through a sieve to remove the skins and seeds.
- Pour the smooth soup back into the pan.
- Add the sieved tomatoes, crispy bacon, kecap, and sugar. Stir well.4½ cups sieved tomatoes, 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons Kecap Manis, 4 oz. bacon bits
- Let it cook for 5 more minutes. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.salt and pepper
- Add the small meatballs and let them cook in the soup for 15 minutes.4 oz. ground beef
- Serve in bowls with a little cream and fresh parsley. Great with crusty bread!Fresh Parsley, heavy cream
NOTES
1. Can I use canned tomatoes instead of fresh ones? Yes! Use peeled or crushed canned tomatoes. You can skip the blending step if you like.
2. What if I don’t have sage? Use thyme or basil instead. It changes the flavor a bit but still tastes great.
3. Storage
- Refrigerator: Let the soup cool down. Store in a closed container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in portions, without cream. Keeps for up to 3 months. Reheat: Warm gently on the stove; stir often.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1098mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 2238IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Iron: 4mg
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