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Albondigas Meatball Soup Recipe

A hearty and flavorful Mexican meatball soup.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Carrots sliced
  • 2 Zucchini sliced
  • 8 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 15 oz
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, beaten egg, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add sliced carrots and zucchini to the pot and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Stir in dried oregano and ground cumin. Bring to a boil.
  5. Carefully add the meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs, Soup
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