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Authentic Albondigas Soup

Traditional Mexican meatball soup made with rice-filled beef meatballs simmered in a rich tomato broth with vegetables.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.33 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
Soup Base
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup tomatoes crushed
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 1 zucchini sliced

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Mix meatball ingredients and form into balls.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes and broth; bring to simmer.
  4. Add meatballs gently and cook 20 minutes.
  5. Add vegetables and simmer until tender.

Notes

Best served with fresh lime and warm tortillas.