Porcupine Soup Recipe
Experience the ultimate porcupine soup recipe with spiky meatballs and savory broth. Enjoy a warm dinner. Discover extra flavor!
Ingredients
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 lb ground beef or ½ lb ground beef + ½ lb ground pork
- ½ cup white rice uncooked
- 1 medium onion minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp seasoning salt, pepper, dried herbs
- 6 cups broth bone broth or beef broth
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 1 cup carrots or red potatoes chopped
- 2 tbsp parsley chopped
Optional Add-Ons:
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese for garnish
- ¼ cup half and half for a creamier base
- 2 tbsp sour cream for extra creaminess
Instructions
1: Prepare the Meat Mixture:
- In a bowl, combine ground beef (or beef and pork mix), onion, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, rice, and seasoning.
- Mix gently to avoid overworking the meat.
2: Shape the Meatballs:
- Form small 1-inch meatballs using your hands or a cookie scoop.
- Ensure rice is visible on the outside for the "porcupine" effect.
3: Brown the Meatballs:
- Heat a stockpot or deep saucepan over medium heat.
- Lightly brown the meatballs for about 2 minutes per side.
4: Prepare the Soup Base:
- Remove meatballs and sauté chopped celery and carrots (or potatoes) in the same pot for about 5 minutes.
5: Simmer the Soup:
- Return meatballs to the pot and pour in the broth.
- Cover and simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes until rice is tender.
6: Final Adjustments:
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- If desired, stir in half and half or sour cream for a creamy texture.
7: Garnish and Serve:
- Remove from heat, top with fresh parsley, and sprinkle parmesan cheese if using.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 20 g