
Mexican Meatball Soup
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5.0
39 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
4 servings
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Calories
588 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican

Mexican Meatball Soup
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This recipe for Mexican meatball soup is loaded with seasoned beef meatballs, black beans and plenty of vegetables in a flavorful and spicy broth. Add your favorite toppings and you've got a complete meal in a bowl!
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Ingredients
For the meatballs
- cooking spray
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons water
For the soup
- 6 cups beef broth
- 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes with chiles undrained (can also use a can of regular diced tomatoes for less heat)
- 8 ounce Can of Tomato Sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped into 1/4 pieces
- 1 zucchini chopped into 1/2 pieces
- 1 15 ounce can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Garnishes: chopped cilantro, tortilla strips, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, avocado
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Instructions
- For the meatballs:
- Preheat the broiler. Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray. Combine all meatball ingredients and stir until thoroughly mixed together. Form 1 inch meatballs and place them on the pan.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- For the soup:
- In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent. Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes more; season vegetables with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the beef broth, can of tomatoes, can of tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin to the pot.
- Bring the pot to a boil then reduce heat to medium; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the meatballs, black beans, corn and zucchini to the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately with toppings such as chopped cilantro, sour cream, tortilla strips, shredded cheese and avocado.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
588kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
2420mg
(101%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 588 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 588kcal | 29% |
Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
Protein | 44g | 88% |
Fat | 18g | 28% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
Sodium | 2420mg | 101% |
Fiber | 15g | 60% |
Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
39 reviews
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