For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey)
• 1 small onion, finely grated
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ tsp ground allspice
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For the Soup:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced into thin rounds
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 2 tbsp flour
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh dill or parsley, for garnish
• Optional: egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread