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Albondigas Meatball Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican meatball soup that's 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
  • ½ cup Uncooked rice
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup Chopped cilantro
  • 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 can Diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Meatball, Soup
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