Best Albondigas Soup Recipe

Name: Best Albondigas Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1/2 lb lean ground beef; 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed (not the fully cooked kind); 1 egg, beaten; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 carrot, minced; 1/2 cup cooked rice; 1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Albondigas Soup; 6 cups chicken broth (I usually use nonfat and low sodium); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 3 stalks celery, cut in chunks; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with nothing added); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 cup cilantro; 1 large zucchini, sliced; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed (not the fully cooked kind)
1 egg, beaten
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 carrot, minced
1/2 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Albondigas Soup
6 cups chicken broth (I usually use nonfat and low sodium)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, cut in chunks
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes (with nothing added)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup cilantro
1 large zucchini, sliced
salt
pepper

1
Make the meatballs first: Combine everything and mix thoroughly.
2
Form meatballs and roll between your palms (Otherwise, meatballs will fall apart in the soup).
3
You should make around 20 to 24 meatballs, set aside.
4
Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, tomatoes and their liquid, cumin, oregano and cilantro leaves in a large pot.
5
Bring to boil, and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6
Drop meatballs in the soup (Make sure the soup is slightly boiling, the meatballs need to be cooked quickly).
7
Return to simmer and cook another 10 minutes.
8
Add zucchini and cook 10 minutes.
9
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
10
You could top the soup with cooked rice, or just by itself.

994

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

132

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1/2 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed (not the fully cooked kind), 1 egg, beaten, and more.

Yes, Best 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.

Best Albondigas Soup

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