Buckwheat Soup with Meatballs and Potatoes

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The perfect homemade first course – both delicious and easy to prepare. Buckwheat soup with meatballs and potatoes is exactly that kind of recipe. An accessible set of ingredients transforms into a wonderful lunch for the whole family!

Prep time: 45 minutes.
Servings: 6.

Ingredients

• 400 g ground meat;
• 4 potatoes;
• 80 g buckwheat;
• 1 carrot;
• 1 onion;
• 1 chicken egg;
• 2 liters of water;
• 2 bay leaves;
• salt and ground black pepper to taste;
• fresh herbs, optional.

Step-by-Step Recipe

1. For the meatballs, it's best to use a mixed ground pork and beef, though chicken will also work. Add the egg, a little salt, and ground black pepper to the ground meat, mix, and form small balls.
2. Bring water to a boil in a pot. Add the diced potatoes and rinsed buckwheat, and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat.
3. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and add the vegetables to the pot along with the bay leaf.
4. Carefully lower the meatballs into the soup, and after it comes to a boil again, simmer over low heat for another 15-20 minutes, until the potatoes, buckwheat, and meat are fully cooked.
5. Season with salt and pepper, remove the bay leaf, and sprinkle the soup with fresh herbs before serving. Enjoy your meal!