Best Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup Recipes

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SOPA DE ALBóNDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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Ask 10 people for a recipe for a particular dish, and you'll probably get 10 different recipes. Mexican sopa de albóndigas is no exception. Most variations are likely to involve vegetables, rice, a tomato-based broth and, inevitably, meatballs. Wesley Avila, the chef of Guerrilla Tacos in Los Angeles, learned this recipe from his mother, who learned it from her grandmother. His meatballs are hefty in size but light in density, and follow his family's tradition of adding uncooked white rice to the pork-beef mixture before shaping it into balls and cooking: "My mom always told me that when the rice is done, the soup is ready," Mr. Avila said. "She used it almost as a timer." The toppings - piled on as you would atop chili - skew cheffy, but they are entirely optional.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut on an angle into 1/2-inch slices
3 medium celery stalks, peeled and cut on an angle into 1/2-inch slices
1 large red potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups chicken stock (2 quarts)
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Crumbled queso fresco, panela or cotija
2 avocados, halved lengthwise, pitted and thinly sliced crosswise or diced
Mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced into rounds
Serrano and habanero chiles, very thinly sliced
Small fresh cilantro sprigs or chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, rice, mint, garlic, salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix until well combined. Pinch off 2-ounce portions and gently roll between your palms to form golf ball-size rounds, transferring rounds to a sheet pan. (You should have about 28 meatballs.)
  • In large pot, combine the olive oil, onion, carrots, celery and potato; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, garlic, bay leaves, oregano and cumin, and cook over medium, stirring frequently, until fragrant and tomato paste starts to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer over high.
  • Once the stock begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low. Carefully add the meatballs, one by one, distributing them evenly in the pot until they're all submerged. If necessary, reduce the heat to reach a low simmer (this will keep the meatballs tender), and cook until the meatballs and rice are cooked through, about 40 minutes. (Resist the urge to stir for the first 20 minutes, otherwise you risk breaking the meatballs apart before they've firmed up.) Skim any impurities from the surface as the soup simmers.
  • Season to taste with salt. Divide the soup among bowls, about four or five meatballs per portion, and set out bowls of whatever garnishes you like.

MEXICAN CHICKEN MEATBALL SOUP (SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS DE POLLO)



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A delicious soup recipe. Ground chicken meatballs are simmered in chicken broth with zucchini and chayote. I like to serve it with fresh spinach, chopped avocado, lemon juice, and chipotle chile.

Provided by gem

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 Roma tomatoes, quartered
½ onion
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ½ quarts chicken stock
2 pounds ground chicken breast
3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
1 egg
¼ cup basmati rice
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 large zucchini, cubed
2 chayote squash - peeled, cored, and cubed
2 carrots, peeled and cubed
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine 4 tomatoes, 1/2 an onion, and garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the blended tomato mixture; cook until mixture changes color, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, reduce heat, and simmer while you prepare the meatballs.
  • Place ground chicken in a bowl. Add 3 chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, egg, rice, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until mixture is uniform. Take about 1/4 cup of mixture and form into round meatballs using wet hands. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture.
  • Bring stock mixture to a boil. Place a meatball into a ladle and submerge into the boiling stock. Remove ladle and repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Place zucchini, chayote, and carrots into the stock. Bring to a boil again. Lower heat, season with salt, and cover. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.2 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 30.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 998.2 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP - ALBONDIGAS



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This is a great savory meat and vegetable soup with Mexican spices. I usually throw in some Spanish rice and serve with warm tortillas to dip in. My 4yo DD says it's Go Diego Go Soup. :)

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb lean ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, minced
1 slice day old bread, crumbled
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons water
4 cups hot water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 carrots, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, with liquid
3 -4 potatoes, cubed (optional)
salt and pepper, to taste
louisiana hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Mix up the meatball mix and shape into smallish balls. Dissolve the bullion in the 4 cups hot water. Bring to a boil.
  • Drop meatballs carefully into soup. Cook for 5 minutes. Add in the flavor ingredients.
  • Simmer soup for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve in bowls, with salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.

MEXICAN MEATBALL AND CHIPOTLE SOUP (SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS Y CHIPOTLE)



Mexican Meatball and Chipotle Soup (Sopa de Albondigas y Chipotle) image

Mexican soup with meatballs (albondigas) and chipotle combines Roma tomatoes, zucchini, and potatoes with hearty bites of beef and pork.

Provided by gem

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered
½ onion
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or more to taste
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 quarts chicken stock
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
3 Roma tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
½ onion, finely chopped
1 egg
¼ cup uncooked basmati rice
1 tablespoon finely chopped mint leaves
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 small zucchini, cubed
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine 6 Roma tomatoes, 1/2 onion, chipotle peppers, and garlic in a blender. Process until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add tomato mixture to hot oil. Cook until color changes, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock; reduce heat and simmer soup until ready to add meatballs, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine beef and pork in a bowl. Add 3 chopped Roma tomatoes, chopped onion, egg, rice, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well, using your hands, until uniform. Use clean, wet hands to form mixture into balls 1/4 cup at a time. Place on a baking sheet.
  • Bring soup to a rolling boil. Place a meatball into a ladle; submerge and release it into the boiling liquid. Repeat with remaining meatballs.
  • Stir potatoes and zucchini into the soup and return to a boil. Reduce heat, season with salt, and cover the pot. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 96.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 823 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

ALBONDIGAS AL CHIPOTLE (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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Make and share this Albondigas Al Chipotle (Mexican Meatball Soup) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 bolillo-type bread, in pieces
1/4 cup milk
5 tomatillos, cleaned and quartered
8 mint leaves, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 kg ground beef
salt and pepper, to taste
50 g chihuahua-style cheese, cut in small cubes
4 large tomatoes, quartered
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 small onion, quartered
1 -2 chipotle chile
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 -5 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • In a small receptacle, soak the bolillo in milk for 5 minutes. Grind well the onion and garlic in a mortar.
  • Add the tomatillos, mint, cumin, and grind together until it forms a paste. Add the mixture to the ground beef, salt and pepper, and mix well with your hands. Form Albondiga meatballs about 4 cm in diameter with a piece of the Chihuahua cheese inside. Set aside.
  • To make the sauce, blend the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chiles and water in a blender to a puree.
  • In a large pot, heat the oil and then add the puree. Let it boil around 8 minutes and then add the stock, bay leaf, and salt to taste Bring to a boil again. Reduce the flame and let it cook 5 minute. Add the Albondigas and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes. Spicy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 69.9, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 15.2, Sodium 157.8, Carbohydrate 2.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 5.4

ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP) RECIPE BY TASTY



Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) Recipe by Tasty image

Albondigas is a traditional Mexican soup of beef and turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant tomato and chicken broth. Filled with vegetables and spices, it's hearty and delicious. Don't forget the toppings! Sliced avocado, shaved radishes, cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and serrano peppers add even more flavor and texture.

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
½ cup long grain rice
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon Mccormick® ground cumin
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup white onion, medium, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon oregano, (preferably Mexican oregano)
½ teaspoon Mccormick® ground cumin
1 dried ancho chile
2 large carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped in 1/2 in(1.24 cm)
¼ lb red potato, chopped into ½-inch (1.24 cm) pieces
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 cans diced tomato
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
lime juice, to taste
avocado, sliced
radish, thinly shaved
fresh cilantro, chopped
queso fresco, crumbled
serrano pepper, thinly sliced
Lime wedge
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, rice, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cilantro and gently mix together until well combined. Use an ice cream scoop or your hands to shape the meatballs into 1½-inch balls, about the size of a golf ball. You should have about 25 meatballs.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the canola oil and warm for about 1 minute. Working in batches, add the meatballs in a single layer and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
  • Make the soup: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion to the pot, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, and ancho chile and continue cooking for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, tomatoes and their juices, and stock and stir to combine. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
  • Add the meatballs and cook, covered, until cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
  • Season the soup with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
  • Immediately ladle the soup into bowls, discarding the ancho chile. Top with avocado, radishes, cilantro, queso fresco, serrano peppers, and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 11 grams

ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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This recipe was given to me by an elderly lady, who was from the state of Guerrero, Mexico. She often had requests to make the traditional Mexican wedding feast of mole for Mexican weddings and Baptisms in our small town in So. Calif. She was an excellent cook. This recipe is a tribute to her memory. Albondigas is a traditional...

Provided by Trina Alaniz

Categories     Other Soups

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-11/2 lb ground beef (low fat)
1 medium egg
1/2-3/4 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp garlic salt
1 1/2 Tbsp white flour
2 Tbsp white long grain rice
1/4 tsp black pepper-ground
1/2 Tbsp mexican oregano (crush oregano between both hands)
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro-including stems (save additional 2 sprigs)
3 sprig(s) fresh mint (yerba buena) dice leaves only. save 1 sprig
3/4 c onions-finely diced
1/2 medium fresh tomatoe, finely diced
1 can(s) small tomatoe sauce ( save 3/4 of can)
2 qt boiling water
2 medium potatoes, quartered
3 carrots, cut 2 1/2 inch. long

Steps:

  • 1. Place water to boil in a medium sized pan
  • 2. with the exception of the saved items. Mix all of the above together (except water) in a medium bowl.
  • 3. Mix well. mixture will be sticky. start forming meat balls, slightly smaller than a golf ball, between both your hands and drop Drop gently into boiling water. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BURN YOURSELF . DO NOT DROP MEAT BALL HIGH ENOUGH TO SPLASH WATER.
  • 4. After all meat is in the water, keep heat on high to bring back to boiling point, then lower heat to simmer and add: balance of tomato sauce, sprigs of cilantro and mint. Add: garlic salt, salt, and black pepper to your taste.
  • 5. Simmer approx. 20 min. test a meat ball by bring one out of pot and cut in 1/2 to test the rice. Rice must be ALMOST SOFT, NOT SOFT. Place back in pot.
  • 6. Add carrots and potatoes. When carrots and potatoes are done so is the rice.
  • 7. I am very picky about the Mexican food I eat. I cook all of mine and I prefer to cook from scratch, I guess I am old school lol. This recipe is one of the best I have ever tasted, I hope you will try it too, you might surprise yourself. It healthy and low fat. Enjoy!
  • 8. Note: The meat should end up being very soft, but the meatball should not be disintegrating.

SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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It's kind of funny for a gringa like me to say this is a favorite I grew up on, but it's true; my dad learned it from a Mexican friend way back, and it's been my favorite soup as long as I can remember. My dad always uses celery; I don't always have it around, it's fine to omit it. Feel free to adjust seasonings to taste. The tomatillos thicken this dish as well as adding flavor; I haven't seen them in any other recipe, but I consider them essential! Almost all measurements are approximate; I just judge by eye and throw stuff in! This soup is killer with homemade tortillas.

Provided by ketchupqueen

Categories     Meat

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
3 -5 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1 1/2-2 cups low sodium vegetable broth or 1 1/2-2 cups broth (I use homemade)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can peeled diced tomatoes, undrained
5 -7 tomatillos, papery skins removed,washed and diced (depending on size)
3 -4 cups water (depending on how much stock you used and how thin you like your soup)
1 bunch cilantro, washed and chopped
1/3 cup white rice or 1/3 cup brown rice
2 -4 carrots, peeled and sliced (depending on size)
salt
pepper
1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (I use Progresso)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 egg

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven or other soup pot with tight-fitting lid, saute onion, garlic, celery (optional), and cumin seed in hot oil until onions begin to look clear.
  • Add broth, tomatoes (with juice), water, tomatillos, and cilantro.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and add carrots and rice.
  • Make meatballs: Begin by mixing breadcrumbs, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder.
  • Knead in ground beef until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add egg and knead in.
  • (If needed, add additional breadcrumbs; texture at this point should be slightly firmer than ground beef with nothing added.) Form into small (about 1/2-inch) meatballs.
  • Bring broth back to a boil.
  • Add meatballs to hot broth.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP [ALBONDIGAS]



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy     Boil

Yield 4-5 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

1lb. ground beef [extra lean]
1 tbs cumin [powder]
1 tbs salt [will need about 2-3 more tbs added once meatballs/veggies are boiling]
1 tomato finely diced
∏ white onion diced
1 egg
1 tbs flour
3 heaping tbs white rice [rinse rice before adding]
5-6 large carrot's
3-4 potato's
3-4 Zucchini
1 small can tomato sauce

Steps:

  • 1.fill pot with water [3/4 full] 2.In large bowl, mix into ground beef: Cumin, salt, egg, flour, onion, tomato, rice, then make desired size meatballs [usually golf ball size]. 3.water should be boiling by the time you've made the meatballs, add to water [be careful not to burn yourself, drop in gently] 4.meatballs should be boiling about 15 min or so [while you cut up veggies], add carrots first [let boil for about 5-6min] then add potato's and zucchini. 5.Let boil about 10 min, then add tomato sauce and 2-3 tbs salt [taste after 5 minutes, if more salt needed, add to your liking] Soup will be ready as soon as potato's and zucchini are soft.

ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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This is my mother's Sonoran recipe which has been in the family for years! We have enjoyed it for years and it is very cost effective! Some people add fresh veggies but we never have in our family recipe.

Provided by Lisa Kudek

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lb lean ground beef
1 c uncooked white rice
1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped fine
1/2 c chopped green onion chopped fine
1 Tbsp ground cumin
1 Tbsp ground oregano
1 Tbsp garlic paste
1 can(s) 8 oz. mexican tomato sauce (hot)
10 c water
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Take medium bowl and mix together using only half first 7 ingredients (except meat, use all of that)until blended thoroughly
  • 2. Start assembling the meat balls making 2in. meatballs until finished with mixture. place to the side.
  • 3. Using a large dutch oven or soup pot, mix water, tomato sauce and the remaining ingredients minus the remaining 1/2 cup of rice over medium heat. When the broth starts boiling, put remaining rice and all of the meatballs dropping them in the broth one at a time spacing them away from each other, DO NOT STIR THEM IN. Keep soup at a simmering boil until rice is cooked in both broth and meatballs. serve with soft corn tortillas and additional cilantro if desired.
  • 4. Serve with tortillas and avocado for garnish!

ALBONDIGAS AUTHENTIC MEXICAN STYLE MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE - (4.3/5)



Albondigas Authentic Mexican Style Meatball Soup Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by Sharon T

Number Of Ingredients 22

MEATBALLS:
1 pound ground beef, 10% to 15% fat
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or 1 clove garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 tablespoon dried Mexican whole oregano, crushed
1/2 cup dry masa
1 egg, beaten
VEGETABLES:
3 to 4 carrots
3 to 4 sticks celery
2 poblano chilis
3 Roma tomatoes
2 medium size onions
SOUP:
14 cups beef broth
3 to 4 dry whole bay leaves
2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoons cumin powder

Steps:

  • To make the meatballs, combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Take your time to thoroughly mix the ingredients. Using a big spoon (to measure) or just your hands grab about 1 "big" golf ball size portion of your mixture and roll it into a tightly packed ball and set it on a plate or piece of foil. Continue making the meatballs until all of the mixture has been used. Prepare the veggies for the soup. Roast the poblano chili's over a medium high flame for about 7 - 10 minutes. You'll need tongs to turn them often, being careful not to break the skins. The intent is to blister and blacken the skin, not to cook them completely. You can also roast them in a preheated 500 degree oven directly on the rack following the same steps above. They'll take a little longer to blister so keep a close eye on them. When the skins have blistered transfer them to a bowl and cover them so that they steam. This will make it easier to peel. Let them steam for about 5 minutes. Remove the skins by peeling them off with your hands or a knife. This is a messy job, a trick is to peel them under running water. Cut off the tops and slide them lengthwise, removing the seeds. For the rest of the veggies, peel and slice carrots into about 1/2 inch slices. Slice the celery and onions so all of the veggies are about the same size. Cut the tomatoes into 1/2 inch dice. Set all of your veggies aside for now. Your prep is done so let's make some awesome Albondigas soup! Add your beef broth (or water and bouillon) the bay leaves, chili powder and cumin, to a large stock pot and bring it to a boil. Now add your meatballs, carrots, onion and celery to your pot and turn the heat down to simmer (about medium low heat). Simmer for about 1 hour covered. At this point your meatballs and veggies will be getting nice and tender so add your diced tomatoes and chopped roasted poblano chili's. Cover and simmer for another 30 to 45 minutes. It's now ready to eat so place about 2 meatballs into a bowl and fill with your delicious veggies and broth. Dig in, you'll love it! Garnish with avocado slices, tortilla chips, cilantro or whatever you like!

SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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The broth is so amazing in this recipe. The meatballs melt in your mouth. Awesome

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Beef Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch cilantro
6 c chicken stock
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
8 oz tomato sauce
1 small onion chopped
4 clove garlic minced
2 tsp salt
1 large russet potato cut into matchstick pieces
1 c canola oil
1 lb ground beef
3 slice white bread crusts removed
1 large egg
2 Tbsp heavy cream
2 Tbsp capers
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Place 1/2 cup of cilantro aside for garnish. Place the chicken stock in a large stock pot. Add the cilantro, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion, tomato sauce and salt bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and simmer 15 minutes.
  • 2. In the meantime place the oil in a Dutch oven. Get the oil hot and throw in the potatoes and cook until browned. Place on paper towels and set aside.
  • 3. Soak the breadcrumb in the heavy cream. Place in food processor and add the ground beef, egg, salt, pepper and capers. Process until well incorporated. Shape into about 20 meatballs. Set aside.
  • 4. Strain the broth and discard the solids. Bring the broth back to a boil and add the meatballs and cook the meatballs until they float. About 5 to 7 minutes
  • 5. Place the soup into bowls and top with the fried potato and cilantro

ALBONDIGAS - MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Beef     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 4-5 people

Number Of Ingredients 28

Meatballs:
1 lb grass fed ground beef
salt and pepper (white or black)
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tsp coriander seeds, freshly ground
1-2 crushed mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)
1/3 cp of toasted bread crumbs
1/2 tsp baking powder
2-3 Tbs white jasmine rice
1 large egg
Broth or Caldo:
1-2 Tps cooking oil
1 chopped small brown onion
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tomatoe, chopped or blended
3-4 carrots, chopped on the diagonal
1 potatoe
Any two of the following--
2-3 crooked neck squash
1-2 yellow button squash
1/2 medium mexican zucchini
chopped into cross sections.
fresh corn on the cob chopped into 1-1 1/2 inch cross sections (or frozen kernels)
1/2 tsp ground cumin or freshly ground cumin seeds
1 bunch cilantro, washed
Served with:
warm corn tortillas
lemon or Mexican lime cut in half

Steps:

  • Set kettle to boil 5 cups of water. Meatballs: Spread ground beef in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix. Spread again and add everything else, mixing ingredients very well into a ball. Take about a tablespoon of meat and roll into a small ball, with a cross section between the size of a quarter and a one dollar coin, and place into a separate bowl or plate. Do this for the rest of the meat. Caldo: Heat up cooking oil, and saute onions when oil is hot. Stir for 1 min. Add garlic and stir for another minute. Add 4 cups of hot water plus the tomatoe. Drop meatballs in one by one so as not to splash. Drop carrots in right away. After water begins to boil, add potatoe. Wait for water to begin to boil again then add squash and corn. Simmer for another 7-10 min. adding salt or water as needed. When the rice in a meatball is thoroughly cooked turn off heat. Add cumin and stir in and last time check if needs any salt. Chop or rip cilantro into soup and stir. Serve warm to hot in a wide shallow bowl with warm corn tortillas and half of a Mexican lime or lemon.

Albondigas Mexican meatball soup is a delightful and hearty soup that is a popular Mexican recipe. It is packed with flavors and is a perfect meal for a cold night. It is made with meatballs that are simmered in a broth that is flavored with various vegetables and spices. This soup is served with a variety of toppings such as avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges. Here is an in-depth look at Albondigas Mexican meatball soup recipe.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound of Ground Beef
  • 1 Egg
  • 1/2 cup of cooked Rice
  • 1/4 cup of chopped Onion
  • 2 cloves of minced Garlic
  • 1/4 cup of chopped Parsley
  • 1/4 cup of Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground Black Pepper
For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil
  • 1 chopped Onion
  • 4 minced Garlic cloves
  • 8 cups of Chicken or Vegetable Broth
  • 2 chopped Carrots
  • 1 peeled and chopped Potato
  • 1/2 teaspoon of ground Cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of dried Oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon of Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon of ground Black Pepper
Toppings (Optional)
  • Chopped Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Lime Wedges

Instructions

For the Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the egg.
  3. Add in the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Mix all the ingredients well.
  5. Form the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
  6. Place the meatballs on a lightly greased baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until browned.
For the Soup
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent.
  3. Add in the chicken or vegetable broth, carrots, and potato.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
  5. Stir in the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Simmer the soup for about 10 minutes.
  7. Add in the cooked meatballs and continue to simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
Toppings (Optional)
  1. Divide the soup into bowls and top with chopped avocado, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  2. Serve hot and enjoy.

Conclusion

Albondigas Mexican meatball soup is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of the flavorful broth and the tender meatballs is simply irresistible. This soup is easy to make and is a great option for a busy weeknight dinner. It is also a great recipe to make ahead of time and freeze for future meals. Try this recipe and enjoy a taste of Mexico in your home.
Albondigas soup is a traditional Mexican dish that is made with meatballs, vegetables, and herbs. It is a hearty and flavorful soup that can be enjoyed as a meal on its own or served as a starter. The key to making a delicious albondigas soup is to use fresh ingredients and to season it well. In this article, we will share some tips on how to make the perfect albondigas soup.

Tip #1: Use Fresh Ingredients

The first tip for making a great albondigas soup is to use fresh ingredients. This includes fresh vegetables such as onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Fresh herbs such as cilantro and parsley should also be used to add flavor and freshness to the soup. When it comes to the meatballs, use fresh ground beef, pork, or a combination of both. This will ensure that the meatballs are tender and juicy.

Tip #2: Season the Meatballs Well

The key to making delicious meatballs is to season them well. This means adding salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and chili powder to the meat mixture. You can also add breadcrumbs, eggs, and milk to bind the meatballs together. Once the meatballs are formed, refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before adding them to the soup. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart in the soup.

Tip #3: Cook the Vegetables and Herbs First

To add flavor to the soup, it is important to cook the vegetables and herbs first. This means sautéing the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in a bit of oil until they are softened. Then add the herbs and spices and cook for another minute or two. This will help release the flavors and aromas from the vegetables and herbs, which will infuse into the soup.

Tip #4: Use Good Quality Broth

The broth is the base of the soup and can make or break the dish. It is important to use good quality broth, whether it is homemade or store-bought. Chicken, beef, or vegetable broth can be used depending on your preference. If using store-bought broth, be sure to taste it first and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Tip #5: Add Vegetables to the Soup

In addition to the vegetables used to make the base of the soup, it is also important to add more vegetables to the soup. This can include zucchini, green beans, corn, and tomatoes. These vegetables not only add flavor and nutrition to the soup, but they also make it look more colorful and appealing.

Tip #6: Simmer the Soup

Once all the ingredients are added to the soup, it is important to simmer it for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together and the vegetables to become tender. If the soup is too thick, you can add more broth or water to thin it out.

Tip #7: Add Lime Juice and Cilantro at the End

To finish the soup, add a squeeze of lime juice and a handful of chopped cilantro. This will add a bright and fresh flavor to the soup and make it taste even better.

Conclusion

Albondigas soup is a delicious and comforting dish that can be enjoyed any time of the year. By using fresh ingredients, seasoning the meatballs well, cooking the vegetables and herbs first, using good quality broth, adding more vegetables to the soup, simmering it for at least 30 minutes, and adding lime juice and cilantro at the end, you can make the perfect albondigas soup. So go ahead and give it a try, and enjoy a bowl of warm and flavorful soup.

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