Albondigas Soup Recipe

Name: Albondigas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (4 ounce) cans el pato salsa fresca or (4 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 6 cups chicken broth; 3 celery ribs, cut in chunks; 1 cup zucchini, chopped; 1/2 lb string bean; 2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies; 1 jalapeno; 3 bay leaves; meatballs; 2 lbs ground beef; 1/2 cup raw white rice; 1/4 cup mint leaf; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 egg

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (4 ounce) cans el pato salsa fresca or (4 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
3 celery ribs, cut in chunks
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1/2 lb string bean
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies
1 jalapeno
3 bay leaves
meatballs
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup raw white rice
1/4 cup mint leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg

1
Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add onion and minced garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add pato sauce (or tomato sauce if you cant find el pato), diced tomatos and broth. Bring to a low boil and add bay leaves, celery, string beans, green chilies and jalepeno.
4
To prepare meatballs mix rice into meat, adding mint leaves salt and pepper.
5
last add the egg, combine well.
6
Form meat into 1 inch balls & lightly brown in a skillet to lock in juices.
7
Return soup to a gentle simmer and add meatballs & zucchini.
8
Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour.
9
Add pinches of oregano and salt and pepper if needed.
10
Garnish with cilantro & lemon juice.

1476

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

160

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 (4 ounce) cans el pato salsa fresca or (4 ounce) cans tomato sauce, 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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