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Albondigas Meatball Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican soup featuring meatballs, vegetables, and a rich broth.
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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: 350 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

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Carrots sliced
  • 2 Zucchini sliced
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, beaten egg, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add chicken broth to the pot and bring to a boil. Carefully add the meatballs to the boiling broth.
  4. Add sliced carrots and zucchini to the pot. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in frozen peas and chopped cilantro. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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