Albondigas Soup
Albondigas Soup is a delicious and comforting Mexican soup made with flavorful broth, meatballs (albondigas), vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, as well as herbs and spices like cumin and cilantro.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 2 potatoes peeled and diced
- 6 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together ground beef, cooked rice, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into small meatballs (albondigas) and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook until vegetables are slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
- Gently drop in the meatballs and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 522kcal (26%)Carbohydrates: 39g (13%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 29g (45%)Saturated Fat: 10g (63%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 128mg (43%)Sodium: 1469mg (64%)Potassium: 1200mg (34%)Fiber: 5g (21%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 5373IU (107%)Vitamin C: 35mg (42%)Calcium: 122mg (12%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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