Albondigas Soup
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Albondigas Soup
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Mexican meatball soup in a light broth with vegetables. Albondigas is an economical and delicious meal the whole family will enjoy
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Ingredients
- meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 lb Mexican chorizo sausage or regular sausage
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 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 pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- *SOUP BASE
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- 3 stalks celery cut in chunks
- 1 carrot sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 cup cilantro
- 1 16 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1 large zucchini sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients for meatballs, mixing well. Form into 1 1/2 inch meatballs (about 24), and set aside.
- In a stock pan, combine broth, onion, celery, carrots, cumin, oregano, cilantro, and tomatoes with the liquid. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Get the soup to a slight boil and drop the meatballs in the soup. Reduce the heat to a simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Add zucchini and cook 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- See note in post for low carb rice-free option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
1628mg
(68%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% 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.
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4.5
141 reviews
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