Albondigas Soup Recipe

Name: Albondigas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 quarts beef stock; 28 ounces tomatoes crushed (canned); 7 ounces green chili peppers canned, drained and diced; 1 each onions chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoon basil dried, crumbled; 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled; 1/2 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce or more to taste; 1/2 cup rice long grained white; 1 x meatballs recipe follows; 1/2 cup cilantro fresh minced; 1 sprigs cilantro for garnish; 1 x salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

3 quarts beef stock
28 ounces tomatoes crushed (canned)
7 ounces green chili peppers canned, drained and diced
1 each onions chopped
1 1/2 teaspoon basil dried, crumbled
1 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce or more to taste
1/2 cup rice long grained white
1 x meatballs recipe follows
1/2 cup cilantro fresh minced
1 sprigs cilantro for garnish
1 x salt and black pepper

1
MEATBALLS: In a large bowl, mix together until well blended 1 pound lean ground beef, 13 pound bulk pork sausage, 1/2 cup cornmenal, 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg, 1 small onion, minced, 1 garlic clove, pressed or minced and 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried basil leaves.
2
Shape the mixture into about 3/4 inch balls.
3
If making ahead, return the meatballs to bowl, cover, and chill up to 4 hours.
4
In a 6 to 8 quart pan, combine broth, tomatoes and their liquid, chiles, onion, basil, oregano, and hot pepper seasoning to taste.
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Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Add rice, cover and simmer 15 minutes.
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Add meatballs.
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Cover and simmer until meatballs are not pink in the center (cut to test), 10 to 15 minutes longer.
9
Stir in the minced cilantro.
10
Laddle into bowls and garnish with cilantro sprigs.
11
Add salt and pepper, to taste.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 quarts beef stock, 28 ounces tomatoes crushed (canned), 7 ounces green chili peppers canned, drained and diced, 1 each onions chopped, 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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