Mexican Tortilla Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Tortilla Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; salt and pepper; 2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups); 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped; 2 (15 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, chopped,reserving the juice; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup chicken stock; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot sauce
salt and pepper
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 (4 ounce) cans green chilies, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes, chopped,reserving the juice
8 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper

1
Meatballs: Combine the ground beef with the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, hot sauce and salt and pepper.
2
Form into 1-ounce balls.
3
Heat oil in skillet over moderate heat.
4
Cook until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
5
Soup: In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil.
6
Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes over low heat until translucent.
7
Add chiles and cook 2 minutes.
8
Add tomatoes and their juice, chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce.
9
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
10
In a small bowl, combine flour and chicken stock.
11
Whisk into soup.
12
Bring back to a boil.
13
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
14
Add meat balls and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
15
Serve soup topped with sour cream, monterey jack cheese or fried tortilla strips.

1563

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

200

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Mexican Tortilla 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 Tortilla Meatball Soup

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