Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
500 grams medium-fat ground beef
1 onion, grated
1/2 teaspoon rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup flour
For the Soup:
2 tablespoons sunflower oil
1 potato, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
8 cups water
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
1.5 teaspoons salt
For the Sour Cream Mixture:
1 egg yolk
Juice of 1 lemon
3 tablespoons yogurt
Instructions:
In a bowl, combine the ground beef, grated onion, rice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well and form marble-sized meatballs from the mixture.
Roll the meatballs in flour to coat them evenly.
Heat sunflower oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the diced carrots, potatoes, and thinly sliced garlic. Fry until lightly browned.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Add thyme, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
Gently drop the meatballs into the boiling soup one by one. Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat.
Meanwhile, prepare the sour cream mixture by whisking together the egg yolk, lemon juice, and yogurt in a bowl.
After the meatballs have cooked and swelled, check the consistency of the vegetables. If they are cooked, take a ladle of soup and mix it into the sour cream mixture to temper it.
Slowly add the tempered sour cream mixture to the pot, stirring constantly.
Let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes over low heat.
Serve hot and enjoy! You can garnish the soup with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
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Start the Day with Breakfast: A good breakfast gives your body the energy it needs throughout the day. Opt for whole wheat toast, yogurt with fruit, muesli, or oatmeal.
Increase Your Movement: Incorporate at least 30 minutes of physical activity into your daily routine. Take breaks every hour for 10 minutes of exercise or opt for stairs instead of elevators.
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Spend Time With Your Friends and Family: Engage in group activities like cycling or walking with friends and family to make exercising enjoyable.
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Foods Aren’t Good or Bad: It’s about balance and moderation. Make healthy choices most of the time but enjoy treats occasionally within recommended amounts.
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Enjoy a balanced lifestyle with these golden rules!
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