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Albondigas Meatball Soup Recipe

A hearty and comforting Mexican meatball soup, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • ¼ cup Uncooked White Rice
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Soup

  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Carrots sliced
  • 2 Zucchini sliced
  • 1 Potato diced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

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, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
  3. Add carrots, zucchini, potato, and tomatoes to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  4. Gently add meatballs to the soup. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in cilantro, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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