Grandma's Albondigas Soup
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Grandma's Albondigas Soup
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Handed down for generations, there's nothing better than Great Grandma's famous albondigas (Mexican meatball) soup!
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup cooked rice, optional
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Soup
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- ½ carrot, sliced
- 1 celery stalk, cut into chunks
- 1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 potato, diced
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1 beaten egg, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped, 1 teaspoon cumin, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ½ cup cooked rice.
- Form 20-24 tight meatballs by rolling between your palms (we made ours about 1½ inches wide). Brown on all sides in a hot pan over medium heat with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil for a few minutes. Set aside.
Soup
- In a large pot, combine 4 cups chicken broth, ½ carrot sliced, 1 chopped celery stalk, 1 (16-ounce) can diced tomatoes, ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon oregano, and ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves.
- Bring to a boil, and reduce heat to a mild simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drop meatballs and 1 diced potato in the soup and slightly boil so that the meatballs cook quickly. Return to simmer and cook another 20 minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy warm topped with some fresh parsley (if desired).
Notes
- Recipe tips.
- Store. Let cool, and store in an airtight container(s) in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, or place in a freeze bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
- To reheat, let thaw in the fridge overnight and return to the stove. Cook until heated through. You can microwave it as well.
- Use 80/20 ground beef for the most flavorful meatballs. You could use frozen or pre-made meatballs.
- Traditional albondigas soup has fresh mint in the meatballs, feel free to add instead of cilantro.
- To keep the meatballs from falling apart be sure to brown them in skillet first.
- Cut all the vegetables about the same size so they cook evenly.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
80mg
(27%)
Sodium
317mg
(13%)
Potassium
549mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1100IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
5.5mg
(6%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
3.5mg
(19%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 317mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 549mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1100IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3.5mg | 19% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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