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Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball)

This warm and comforting albondigas soup recipe is packed with hearty vegetables and Mexican-style meatballs. Always a crowd-pleaser!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 213 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Soup:
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (diced)
  • 2 medium carrots (diced)
  • 2 celery stalks (diced)
  • 1 medium zucchini (diced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro (optional garnish)
Albondigas (Meatballs)
  • 1 pound ground sirloin beef
  • ½ cup white rice – long grain (uncooked)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ cup cilantro (minced)

Instructions

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  1. Start by making the meatballs. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl (ground sirloin through cilantro) and mix well with hands until ingredients are evenly incorporated. 
  2. Shape meatballs using a small cookie school or a large tablespoon. Roll between hands to form round balls and set aside.
  3. Begin making the soup by heating oil in a large stock pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, carrots, zucchini and celery as well as a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until onions are translucent, about 7-8 minutes.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, oregano and chipotle peppers to the pan and heat until fragrant, about 60 seconds, stirring frequently. Pour in chicken broth and lime juice and stir well. 
  5. Increase heat to high and bring entire pot of soup to a low boil. Slowly add in the reserved meatballs and bring back to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook until meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. 
  6. Check soup for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with minced cilantro to serve.

Notes

  • Serving Size: 2 cups

Nutrition Information

Serving 2cups Calories 213kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 13.8g (5%) Protein 19.9g (40%) Fat 8.7g (13%) Saturated Fat 3.4g (17%) Monounsaturated Fat 5.3g Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 224mg (9%) Fiber 2.5g (10%) Sugar 4.2g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 213

% Daily Value*

Serving 2cups
Calories 213kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 13.8g 5%
Protein 19.9g 40%
Fat 8.7g 13%
Saturated Fat 3.4g 17%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.3g 27%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 224mg 9%
Fiber 2.5g 10%
Sugar 4.2g 8%

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