Can I make the meatballs for the tomato soup in advance and store them?

Yes, you can make the meatballs in advance and store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to add them to the soup. Keep them for a maximum of 1 day in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze this tomato soup?

Yes, this soup can be frozen. Let the soup cool before placing it in an airtight container and storing it in the freezer. The soup can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.

What kind of minced meat can I use for the meatballs in the tomato soup?

You can use any type of minced meat that you like, such as beef, pork, or chicken. Just make sure the minced meat is not too fatty, otherwise the soup will become too greasy.

Tomato soup with ginger and meatballs

Name: Tomato soup with ginger and meatballs
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large sweet onion; 4 thick carrots; thyme; bay leaf; 1 small box of tomato paste; 5 cm ginger; 500 g canned peeled tomatoes; 1 tbsp balsamic cream; 400 ml chicken broth; pepper and salt; 300 g minced meat

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This remains an unusual favorite: tomato soup with meatballs! The ginger adds an extra healthy kick.

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Ingredients

What do you need?

Quantity:

2 tbsp olive oil
1 large sweet onion
4 thick carrots
thyme
bay leaf
1 small box of tomato paste
5 cm ginger
500 g canned peeled tomatoes
1 tbsp balsamic cream
400 ml chicken broth
pepper and salt
300 g minced meat

Preparation method

How do you make this?

Peel the carrots and chop them finely along with the onion.

Sauté them well in the oil for 10 minutes until they are nicely browned. The browner they are, the sweeter the soup will become.

Deglaze with the chicken broth and the tomatoes. Season with pepper and salt and add the ginger, balsamic, thyme, and bay leaf.

Let it simmer gently for 20 minutes.

Remove the thyme and bay leaf.

Blend until completely smooth.

Meanwhile, roll the meatballs and add them to the lightly boiling soup.

Let it cook for another 2 minutes and finish with a bit of cream if desired.

Tips

If you want more a meal soup, add extra lentils, for example. Pits, nuts, seeds are also delicious in soup, and give extra fiber and a satiating feeling.