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Albondigas Soup

Mexican meatball soup in a light broth with vegetables. Albondigas is an economical and delicious meal the whole family will enjoy

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 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

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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

  • See note in post for low carb rice-free option.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.