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Albondigas Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican meatball soup, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Soup

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, rice, egg, cilantro, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, peas, oregano, and cumin. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Gently add meatballs to the pot. Simmer for another 30 minutes, until meatballs and vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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