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Albondigas Soup Recipe

A hearty Mexican meatball soup with vegetables.
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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
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Soup

  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add meatballs and cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, potatoes, zucchini, tomatoes, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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