Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces ground chuck; 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large egg; Salt; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons; 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained; 1/2 cup long-grain white rice; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

8 ounces ground chuck
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
Salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine beef, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, 1/2 tsp. salt, chili powder, cumin and 2 Tbsp. water in a large bowl. Shape into about 18 1-inch balls.
2
Warm oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, if necessary, brown meatballs on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total (you don't have to cook them through).
3
Carefully add broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini, tomatoes and rice. Return to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Season with salt, stir in cilantro and serve.

777

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces ground chuck, 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mexican Meatball Soup

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