Albondigas Soup Recipe

Name: Albondigas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 4 beef bouillon cubes; 6 medium potatoes, cubed; 6 carrots, chopped; 1 whole onion, chopped; 4 zucchini, chopped; 5 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 head cabbage, chopped; 3 ears corn, halved (broke in half); 1/4 cup cooked rice; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 egg; 1 cup corn flakes; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
4 beef bouillon cubes
6 medium potatoes, cubed
6 carrots, chopped
1 whole onion, chopped
4 zucchini, chopped
5 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
3 ears corn, halved (broke in half)
1/4 cup cooked rice
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 egg
1 cup corn flakes
salt and pepper

1
In a large dutch oven fill to a little over 1/2 full with water, add beef boullion to water, cut up vegetables, and stewed tomatoes, except zucchini and cabbage they will go in last. and place into pot bring to boil. and then you will add meat mixture.
2
in a large mixing bowl combine raw hamberger meat cooked rice, corn flakes, cilantro mix all ingredients and form meat into balls. in boiling water drop meat balls in and let them boil for about 25 minutes, about the last 5 minutes of boiling add chopped cabbage and zucchini and salt and pepper to taste.
3
can be served with mexican rice made separately and corn tortillas.
4
Enjoy.
5
** Hint you are wondering about the corn flakes and why they are needed, they make your meat balls really fluffy and tasty beleive it or not.

1076

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 4 beef bouillon cubes, 6 medium potatoes, cubed, 6 carrots, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Albondigas Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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