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Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Not your typical albondigas soup, our version features meatballs that are positively PACKED with flavor, a colorful lineup of veggies, and an unforgettably delicious broth!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 364 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- For the meatballs:
- 3/4 pound ground beef
- 1/4 pound Easy Homemade Mexican Chorizo , (HIGHLY recommended!) or store-bought
- 1/4 cup masa harina
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 Chipotle en adobo , chopped + 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- For the soup:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 oz can of corn , drained
- 1 oz can of black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 oz can of petite diced tomatoes
- 1 .5 oz can of diced green chilies with liquid
- 2 chipotles en adobo , chopped
- 10 cups beef stock
- 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Extra chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.Place all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl and thoroughly combine everything. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined cookie sheet. Bake for 16-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are cooking prepare the rest of the soup: Heat the oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat and cook the onions until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Add the beef stock and all remaining soup ingredients, except for the cilantro. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the meatballs and cilantro and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.Serve hot sprinkled with some fresh chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
364kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
1156mg
(48%)
Potassium
1013mg
(29%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
873IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 364
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 364kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 1156mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1013mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 873IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.