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Albondigas Soup Recipe

A hearty Mexican meatball soup with vegetables and rice.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • ¼ cup Uncooked Rice
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Soup

  • 8 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Chopped Carrots
  • 1 cup Chopped Zucchini
  • 1 cup Chopped Potatoes
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 8 oz
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, rice, egg, garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
  2. 2. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add meatballs and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes.
  3. 3. Add carrots, zucchini, potatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and tomato sauce. Simmer for another 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  4. 4. Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Albondigas, Meatball Soup, Soup
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