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Albondigas Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican meatball soup.
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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 beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Carrots sliced
  • 2 Zucchini chopped
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro. Form into small meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add chicken broth, sliced carrots, chopped zucchini, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, and dried oregano to the pot. Bring to a boil.
  4. Gently add the meatballs to the soup. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and rice is tender.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with additional chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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