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Albondigas Soup
4.5 from 141 votes

Albondigas Soup

Albondigas Soup features tender meatballs made from ground beef, chorizo, rice, herbs, and spices simmered in a flavorful broth loaded with vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and celery. The soup combines savory meatballs with bright, aromatic herbs and a hearty vegetable base for a comforting meal.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef lean
  • 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo sausage or regular sausage
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 3 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1/2 cup rice optional cauliflower, cooked or raw
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped (or mix 1/4 cup mint and 1/4 cup of cilantro)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • *SOUP BASE
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 3 celery cut in chunks, stalks
  • 1 carrot sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 16 ounce diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 zucchini sliced, large
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients for meatballs, mixing well. Form into 1 1/2 inch meatballs (about 24), and set aside.
  2. In a stock pan, combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and tomatoes with the liquid. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Get the soup to a slight boil and drop the meatballs in the soup. Reduce the heat to a simmer for another 10 minutes.
  4. Add zucchini and cook 10 minutes.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, omit rice or use cauliflower rice inside the meatballs.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 394kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 13g (76%) Cholesterol 119mg (40%) Sodium 1628mg (68%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 -8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 394

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 394kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13g 76%
Cholesterol 119mg 40%
Sodium 1628mg 68%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.