Albondigas Soup (Mexican meatball soup)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
237 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican
Albondigas Soup (Mexican meatball soup)
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Albondigas Soup is a classic Mexican meatball soup that's hearty and full of wonderful flavor and warmth. Seasoned meatballs are dropped into a bubbling tomato-based soup with sautéed onion, carrot, celery, potatoes and zucchini for any easy, comforting meal that's a must try.
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Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp fine kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fine ground black pepper
For the soup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 large carrot sliced
- 2-3 celery stalks diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 medium potatoes cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 small zucchini cut into half moons
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 cups mild salsa sauce
- 4 cups beef stock
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Instructions
- To a large bowl add all the ingredients for the meatballs. Mix very well to combine, then form into 1 tablespoon per meatball. You should get around 26-28 meatballs.
- To make the soup, heat the oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, carrot, celery and garlic for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the potato, zucchini, tomato sauce, salsa and stock. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Carefully add the meatballs with a slotted spoon. Simmer the soup for 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and meatballs are cooked.
Notes
- Albondigas Soup is great as leftovers, it tastes even better the next day! You can even double the recipe, and freeze half to eat several months later.
- Storing in the refrigerator: Once the soup has cooled, transfer it to an airtight container. It will last in your fridge for about 3-5 days.
- To freeze: Once completely cool, place it in a freezer ziplock bag or airtight container, and label it with the date. Leave a small amount of room for it to expand as it freezes. It will be kept in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- To reheat: If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge. Reheat over low heat on the stovetop or in 30-second intervals in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
58mg
(19%)
Sodium
874mg
(36%)
Potassium
1034mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2220IU
(44%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
69mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 874mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 1034mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2220IU | 44% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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