Ofelia's Albondigas (Meatball Soup) Recipe

Name: Ofelia's Albondigas (Meatball Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef; 2 eggs; 1 small white onion, chopped fine; ¼ cup uncooked rice; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 10 ounces original Rotel Tomatoes, drained well; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine and divided; 2 teaspoons parsley; 2 teaspoons oregano; 2 teaspoons basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 4 quarts water; 4 -5 tablespoons knorr chicken bouillon granules, heaping; ¼ cup uncooked rice; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans, drained; 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 2 cups crinkle cut carrots; 1 large zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick; 1 head green cabbage, quartered

Servings: persons

2 lbs extra lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 small white onion, chopped fine
¼ cup uncooked rice
3 garlic cloves, minced
10 ounces original Rotel Tomatoes, drained well
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped fine and divided
2 teaspoons parsley
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 quarts water
4 -5 tablespoons knorr chicken bouillon granules, heaping
¼ cup uncooked rice
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 cups crinkle cut carrots
1 large zucchini, sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 head green cabbage, quartered

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In a large stock pot, add water and chicken bouillon and bring to a boil.
2
While water is coming to a boil, mix the ingredients for the meatballs, using half the cilantro.
3
Once water has begun to boil, start forming meatballs and drop each one into boiling water as you go.
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(I usually make mine on the small side, a little smaller than a golf ball.
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).
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Add remaining cilantro to the water, as well as all other soup ingredients.
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Simmer on medium low for about 45 minutes, or until cabbage and carrots are tender.
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NOTE: If desired, you can make the meatball mixture the night before and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
9
This way, when you get home from work, you'll have that much less to do, although making this soup really doesn't take that much time to put together.
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Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs extra lean ground beef, 2 eggs, 1 small white onion, chopped fine, ¼ cup uncooked rice, and more.

Yes, Ofelia's Albondigas (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.

Ofelia's Albondigas (Meatball Soup)

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