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Sopa de Albóndigas

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  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Sopa de Albóndigas is a traditional Mexican meatball soup made with juicy meatballs, hearty vegetables, and a flavorful broth.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 6 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, egg, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs and set aside.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.
  3. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  5. Gently drop in the meatballs. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Add zucchini and continue simmering for another 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
  7. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
  • For extra heat, add a chopped jalapeño with the vegetables.
  • This soup freezes well for future meals.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg