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Sopa de Albondigas (Meatball Soup)

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

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

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and tomatoes until softened.
  3. Add broth, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  4. Gently add the meatballs to the broth. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  5. Add carrots, potato, and cook for another 10 minutes.
  6. Add zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until vegetables and meatballs are cooked through.
  7. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 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