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