Albondigas Soup
Albondigas soup is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort on chilly days. This flavorful soup features tender meatballs swimming in a rich broth, enhanced by fresh herbs and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings, every spoonful offers a taste of nostalgia and warmth. With easy preparation and endless customization options, this albondigas soup will surely become a cherished favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup zucchini, diced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, cilantro, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika. Mix gently until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and sear until browned on all sides. Set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté carrots and zucchini until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer while scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return meatballs to the pot and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir in lime juice before serving and garnish with extra cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For variation, substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken. Add more vegetables like bell peppers or corn for added nutrition. To spice it up, include jalapeños or red pepper flakes.