Albondigas Soup Recipe

Name: Albondigas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chuck; 1/4 lb pork sausage; 1 onion, chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; 1/2 cup cornmeal; 6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth (e.g., Swanson's); 7 -10 ounces green chili salsa (e.g., Pace); 1 onion, chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed or diced; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground; 1/2 cup rice

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chuck
1/4 lb pork sausage
1 onion, chopped
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup cornmeal
6 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth (e.g., Swanson's)
7 -10 ounces green chili salsa (e.g., Pace)
1 onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, crushed or diced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1/2 cup rice

1
Mix together beef broth, salsa, 1 onion, tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
2
(If you use condensed beef broth [e.g., Campbell's], eliminate the salt in the meatballs and use 5 cans [10.5 ounces each] broth plus one quart water.) Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.
3
Combine ground chuck, sausage, 1 onion, egg, salt, 1/4 teas poon pepper, garlic powder, milk, fresh basil, and cornmeal, and mix well.
4
Form into tiny, bite-size meatballs.
5
Add meatballs and rice to broth.
6
Simmer, covered, very slowly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chuck, 1/4 lb pork sausage, 1 onion, chopped, 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Albondigas Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Albondigas Soup

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