Delicious Traditional Porcupine Meatball Soup

Traditional Porcupine Meatball Soup is a nostalgic, comforting dish featuring meatballs made with ground beef and rice. The rice expands during cooking, poking out of the meatballs like porcupine quills, giving the dish its name. This soup is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy family meal.

Porcupine Meatball Soup is a filling and comforting meal that combines tender meatballs made from ground beef and rice with a rich tomato-based broth. This hearty dish is a perfect blend of meat and vegetables, making it an all-in-one meal that’s both budget-friendly and easy to make.

Traditional Porcupine Meatball Soup

a filling and comforting meal that combines tender meatballs made from ground beef and rice with a rich tomato-based broth.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

• Large pot
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Mixing bowl
• Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
• 1 egg
• 1/2 onion finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, egg, chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
• Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes.
• Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice has expanded.
• Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

- This soup is great for leftovers, as the flavors develop even more over time.
- You can add vegetables like carrots or celery for an extra nutritional boost.

Keyword American soup recipe, comfort food, hearty meal, Porcupine meatballs, soup, tomato broth

Nutrition (per serving):
– Calories: 300
– Carbohydrates: 20g
– Protein: 22g
– Fat: 15g
– Sodium: 680mg
– Fiber: 4g

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