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Albondigas Meatball Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican meatball soup, perfect for a cozy 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: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Carrots sliced
  • 1 cup Celery sliced
  • 1 cup Potatoes diced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 can Tomatoes diced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes to the pot. Cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  5. Gently add the meatballs to the soup. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  6. Stir in dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped fresh cilantro. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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