Albondigas Soup Recipe

Name: Albondigas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs meatloaf mixture; ½ cup instant minced onion; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon ground anaheim chili; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup brown rice, cooked; 2 eggs; ½ cup milk; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; ½ cup cornmeal; 3 quarts beef broth; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes; 1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley; ½ cup onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 (8 ounce) bottleortega green taco sauce; 1 cup baby carrots

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs meatloaf mixture
½ cup instant minced onion
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon ground anaheim chili
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ cup brown rice, cooked
2 eggs
½ cup milk
3 teaspoons minced garlic
½ cup cornmeal
3 quarts beef broth
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 -2 tablespoon dried parsley
½ cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) bottleortega green taco sauce
1 cup baby carrots

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For the broth:.
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Combine the beef broth, tomatoes, parsley, onion, garlic powder, pepper, taco sauce and carrots.
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Bring to a boil, then turn down to simmer.
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For the meatballs:.
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Mix together meatloaf mixture, dried minced onion, cumin, coriander, ground Anaheim chilies, brown rice, eggs, milk, cornmeal, and garlic.
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Roll in small size meatballs around an inch in diameter.
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Gently put into the simmering broth as they are done.
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Simmer the meatballs in the broth for 1-1/2 hours.
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Enjoy!
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We like to serve with homemade tortillas and fresh fruit salad.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs meatloaf mixture, ½ cup instant minced onion, 2 teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon coriander, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Albondigas Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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