Swedish Meat Soup

Ingredients

• 500g (1.1 lb) beef stew meat, cubed 500g (1.1 lb) beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 parsnip, peeled and diced 1 parsnip, peeled and diced
• 1 turnip, peeled and diced 1 turnip, peeled and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 1 liter (4 cups) beef broth 1 liter (4 cups) beef broth
• 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream 250ml (1 cup) heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley, for garnish Fresh parsley, for garnish

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 28g, 14g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 20g, 4g
• Protein: 30g
• Fiber: 4g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown it on all sides. Remove the meat from the pot and set it aside.
2. 2.
   In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. 3.
   Add the carrots, potatoes, parsnip, and turnip to the pot. Stir well to combine.
4. 4.
   Return the browned meat to the pot and sprinkle the allspice over the ingredients. Add the bay leaves.
5. 5.
   Pour in the beef broth and bring the soup to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender.
6. 6.
   Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
7. 7.
   Remove the bay leaves and garnish the soup with fresh parsley before serving.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Beef stew meat — For a more tender result, choose a cut of beef that is suitable for slow cooking, such as chuck or brisket.
• Allspice — If you don't have ground allspice, you can substitute it with a combination of ground cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.

Tips & Tricks

• For a richer flavor, you can brown the meat in batches instead of all at once.
• If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the cooked vegetables with a fork or blend a portion of the soup before adding the cream.
• Serve the Swedish Meat Soup with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Swedish Meat Soup hot in individual bowls. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness. Accompany the soup with a slice of crusty bread or a Swedish rye crispbread for a satisfying meal.

Presentation advice

To enhance the presentation of the Swedish Meat Soup, consider serving it in rustic ceramic bowls or soup tureens. You can also drizzle a swirl of cream on top of each serving and sprinkle some additional ground allspice for an elegant touch.