Spicy Albondigas Soup Delight Recipe
Albondigas Soup is a flavorful Mexican meatball soup made with tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Servings 6
Calories 300kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef pork, or a blend of both
- ½ cup uncooked rice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- ¼ cup onion finely diced
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 medium carrot diced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup corn
- Lime wedges and extra cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, uncooked rice, chopped cilantro, diced onion, egg, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, roughly 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a plate.
- In a spacious pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced carrots and zucchini, sautéing for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Gently add the meatballs into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for approximately 20 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and corn, and let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or chili powder as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges and additional cilantro.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges and cilantro for added flavor.