Albondigas Soup Recipe

Albondigas Soup Recipe

6 servings
Albondigas Soup is a traditional Mexican meatball soup that is hearty, flavorful, and comforting. The meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef, cooked rice, and aromatic spices, cooked in a savory broth with vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and potatoes.

Ingredients

  • ground beef
    1 lb
  • cooked white rice
    ½ c
  • garlic
    2 tsp
  • egg
    1 large
  • cilantro or parsley
    ¼ c
  • onions
    ¼ c
  • ground cumin
    1 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • black pepper
    ½ tsp
  • ground oregano
    1 tsp
  • paprika
    1 tsp
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • onion
    1 large
  • garlic
    1 tbsp
  • stalk celery
    1 large
  • carrots
    2
  • zucchini
    1 large
  • salt and pepper
  • beef broth or water
    6 c
  • tomato paste or an 8-ounce can of tomato sauce
    3 tbsp
  • ground cumin
    1 tsp
  • oregano
    1 tsp
  • chicken bouillon
    ½ tbsp
  • smoked paprika
    ½ tbsp
  • potatoes

    cut into ½-inch pieces

    1 ½ c
  • fresh cilantro
    ¼ c

Directions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, minced garlic, egg, cilantro or parsley, minced onions, cumin, salt, black pepper, oregano, and paprika. Mix well and form into small meatballs.

  2. 2

    In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant. Add celery, carrots, zucchini, salt, and pepper. Pour in beef broth or water, tomato paste, cumin, oregano, chicken bouillon, and smoked paprika. Bring to a simmer.

  3. 3

    Gently drop the meatballs into the simmering soup. Add potatoes and cook until the meatballs are cooked through and the potatoes are tender.

  4. 4

    Stir in fresh cilantro and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Albondigas Soup Recipe

Albondigas Soup Recipe

50 min6 servings300 cal

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