Sodd is a traditional
Norwegian soup
Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot (but may be cool or cold), that is made by combining ingredients of meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. Hot soups are additionally characterized by boiling solid ing ...
made with cooked mutton and meatballs made with lamb or beef. Potatoes and carrots are included in a clear, fragrant broth. In what is considered the proper way of serving, both the potatoes and carrots should be boiled separately and then only included upon serving. This is done by the table, where people plate their own servings.
Background
The meatballs are commonly flavored with ginger and nutmeg.
It is traditional food most associated with the region of
Trøndelag
Trøndelag (; sma, Trööndelage) is a county in the central part of Norway. It was created in 1687, then named Trondhjem County ( no, Trondhjems Amt); in 1804 the county was split into Nord-Trøndelag and Sør-Trøndelag by the King of Denmar ...
where it is customarily served on festive occasions, such as weddings and confirmation ceremonies.
See also
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lobscouse
Lobscouse (or ''lapskaus'') is a thick Norwegian stew made of meat and potatoes.
There are many variations of ''lapskaus''. The dish may be made of fresh or leftover meat (usually beef or lamb, but sometimes also chicken, pork, or ham) and pota ...
References
Norwegian cuisine
Soups
Meatballs
Meat and potatoes dishes
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