Chipotle Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Chipotle Mexican Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 lb pork sausage; 6 tablespoons cornmeal; 1/4 cup milk; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crumbled; 3/4 cup long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cups chopped onions, divided use; 4 garlic cloves, minced divided use; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 3 whole carrots, peeled and sliced; 87 ounces chicken broth (6 14 1/2 ounce cans); 28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice; 1/2 cup fresh salsa; 2 chipotle chiles, minced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided use

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
6 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves, crumbled
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped onions, divided use
4 garlic cloves, minced divided use
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 whole carrots, peeled and sliced
87 ounces chicken broth (6 14 1/2 ounce cans)
28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup fresh salsa
2 chipotle chiles, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided use

1
In a mixing bowl, mix the ground beef, sausage, cornmeal, milk, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, and cumin.
2
Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Over medium high heat, saute 2 cups onions, 2 garlic cloves, celery for 5 minutes.
3
Add the broth, tomatoes, salsa, chipotle chiles and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro. Bring to a boil, and cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Combine ground beef, sausage, cornmeal, milk, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, cumin, 1 cup onion, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
5
Shape into small meatballs and add to soup.
6
Bring the soup to a boil and stir in the rice. Add carrots to soup.
7
Cover and reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Season with salt and pepper.
8
Garnish with more fresh cilantro right before serving.

2142

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

260

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 lb pork sausage, 6 tablespoons cornmeal, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Chipotle Mexican 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.

Chipotle Mexican Meatball Soup

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