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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
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Soup

  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 0.5 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, beaten egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, bring beef broth to a boil. Add meatballs and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, cumin, and oregano to the pot. Simmer for another 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender and meatballs are cooked through.
  4. Stir in chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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