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Albondigas Meatball Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting Mexican soup with meatballs, vegetables, and a flavorful broth.
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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
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ¼ cup rice uncooked
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Soup

  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, beaten egg, uncooked rice, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. 2. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. 3. Add chicken broth, sliced carrots, sliced zucchini, tomato sauce, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Gently add the meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meatballs and rice are fully cooked.
  5. 5. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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