Meatball Soup (Sopa De Albóndigas) Recipe

Name: Meatball Soup (Sopa De Albóndigas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 4 whole cloves; 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken; 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 2 tablespoons grated fresh onion; 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 pound ground round; 1 large egg white; 1 garlic clove, minced; Cooking spray; 3 cups chopped green cabbage; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup sliced carrot; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons drained chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth; 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (such as Muir Glen); 1 1/2 cups cubed peeled baking potato

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 whole cloves
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons grated fresh onion
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 pound ground round
1 large egg white
1 garlic clove, minced
Cooking spray
3 cups chopped green cabbage
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 tablespoons drained chopped chipotle chile in adobo sauce
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped (such as Muir Glen)
1 1/2 cups cubed peeled baking potato

1
Cook the coriander seeds and the cumin seeds in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted and fragrant. Place the toasted spices, cloves, and cinnamon in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
2
Combine 2 teaspoons cinnamon mixture, rice, grated onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, beef, egg white, and garlic in a large bowl; set remaining cinnamon mixture aside. Shape beef mixture into 24 (1-inch) meatballs.
3
Heat pan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add cabbage, chopped onion, carrot, and celery to pan; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining cinnamon mixture, chili powder, and chipotle; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, broth, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Add meatballs; cover and cook 15 minutes. Add potato; cook, uncovered, over medium heat 20 minutes or until potato is tender.
4
In Mexico, albondigas (meatballs) are sometimes made with rice used as the binding agent. Other times, rice is in the soup.

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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: 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 4 whole cloves, 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick, broken, and more.

Yes, Meatball Soup (Sopa De Albóndigas) 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.

Meatball Soup (Sopa De Albóndigas)

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