Step 1
Season the minced meat with salt and pepper, add semolina, and mix well.
Form small firm balls, slightly smaller than a walnut.
Step 2
Peel and finely chop the onion.
Step 3
Peel the carrot and grate it on a coarse grater.
Step 4
Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
Step 5
Pour 2 liters of water into a pot and bring to a boil.
Add the potatoes, then onion and carrot.
Step 6
Bring to a boil, season with salt, pepper, and add bay leaf.
Carefully add the meatballs to the boiling soup. Cook for 15–25 minutes depending on size.
Step 7
Add the vermicelli and cook for 5 minutes (or as instructed on the package).
Step 8
Add finely chopped parsley, turn off the heat.
The meatball soup is ready.