Tex-Mex Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 2 None green onions, finely chopped; 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1 None egg, lightly beaten; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 None onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 2 quarts stock; 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes; 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed; 1 jar (10 oz) mild or hot salsa; None None Cilantro leaves, to serve; None None Warmed tortillas, to serve; None None Guacamole, to serve

Servings: persons

1 lb ground chicken
2 None green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 None egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp olive oil
1 None onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 quarts stock
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
1 jar (10 oz) mild or hot salsa
None None Cilantro leaves, to serve
None None Warmed tortillas, to serve
None None Guacamole, to serve

1
For the meatballs, mix ground chicken, green onions, breadcrumbs, chopped cilantro and egg in a large bowl. Season to taste. Roll into 3/4-inch balls. Place on a tray and refrigerate until required.
2
Heat oil in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Saute onion, garlic and oregano 3-4 mins, until onion is tender.
3
Add stock, tomatoes, beans, corn and salsa to pan. Bring to a boil. Season to taste. Reduce heat to low.
4
Drop meatballs into simmering soup. Simmer gently 15-20 mins, until meatballs are cooked through. Serve topped with cilantro leaves and accompany with tortillas and guacamole.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground chicken, 2 None green onions, finely chopped, 1/2 cup dried breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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.

Tex-Mex Meatball Soup

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