Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 egg, well beaten; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained; 1 zucchini, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon minced and seeded chipotle pepper; 1 teaspoon adobo sauce; 3 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg, well beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, chopped
2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 zucchini, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon minced and seeded chipotle pepper
1 teaspoon adobo sauce
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1
Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, fajita seasoning, cumin, salt, cilantro, and egg until well-combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
2
Bake at 400u00b0F for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally.
3
Saute onion and carrot in hot oil in a Dutch oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
4
Add zucchini, garlic, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly (Do not let garlic brown).
5
Stir in meatballs, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and salt.
6
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
7
Stir in cilantro.
8
Garnish as desired with lime wedges, sour cream, diced avocado, or cilantro sprigs and enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs, 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix, 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spicy Southwestern 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.

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Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup

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