Barley Albondigas (Meatball) Soup Recipe

Name: Barley Albondigas (Meatball) Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb beef; 1/2 cup cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; Soup; 2 1/2 quarts fat-free chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 cup thinly sliced carrot; 1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cups cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below; 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb beef
1/2 cup cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Soup
2 1/2 quarts fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

1
To cook pearl barley: In medium saucepan with lid, bring 3 cups water to a boil.
2
Add 1 cup pearl barley and return to boil.
3
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4
For Meatballs: Combine all ingredients and form into small walnut-size meatballs.
5
Refrigerate until ready to use.
6
For Soup: In large soup pot, combine all ingredients except cilantro.
7
Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
8
Carefully add meatballs and continue to cook 20 minutes longer.
9
Stir in cilantro and serve.

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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: Meatballs, 1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb beef, 1/2 cup cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Barley Albondigas (Meatball) 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.

Barley Albondigas (Meatball) Soup

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