Description
Savory Albondigas Soup is a comforting blend of tender meatballs and vibrant vegetables, simmered in a rich, aromatic broth. Each spoonful offers a delightful balance of savory flavors, with the meatballs providing a satisfying texture that melts in your mouth, while the fresh herbs and spices elevate the overall experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Soup:
- 8 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 zucchinis, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, parsley, egg, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat the beef broth over medium heat until simmering.
- Add the diced tomatoes, onion, carrots, zucchinis, corn, oregano, paprika, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering soup. Cook for 25-30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To freeze, allow the soup to cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground beef.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
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