Description
Sopa de Albóndigas is a traditional Mexican meatball soup, featuring tender meatballs simmered with vegetables in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 zucchinis, chopped
- 1 potato, diced
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and tomatoes until softened.
- Add broth, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Gently add the meatballs to the broth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add carrots, potato, and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until vegetables and meatballs are cooked through.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use a mix of beef and pork for richer flavor.
- You can add other vegetables like corn or green beans.
- For a spicier soup, add a diced jalapeño when sautéing the onions and tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg