albondigas soup recipe

Albondigas soup is a delicious Mexican dish featuring meatballs in a flavorful broth with vegetables. Here’s a basic recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (you can also use a combination of ground beef and pork)
• 1/2 cup cooked rice
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the soup:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups chicken or beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 1/2 cup frozen corn
• Juice of 1 lime
• Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the meatballs:
   • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, egg, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
   • Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
   • Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Set aside.
2. Prepare the soup:
   • In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
   • Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
   • Add the diced carrot and celery, and cook for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
   • Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken or beef broth, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
   • Bring the soup to a simmer.
3. Add the meatballs:
   • Carefully drop the meatballs into the simmering soup, one by one.
   • Let the meatballs cook in the soup for about 10 minutes, until they are cooked through.
4. Add the vegetables:
   • Add the diced zucchini and frozen corn to the soup.
   • Simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have melded together.
5. Finish and serve:
   • Stir in the lime juice to brighten up the flavors.
   • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
   • Ladle the albondigas soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
   • Serve hot and enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the recipe to your taste preferences, adding more or less of any ingredient as desired. Enjoy your homemade albondigas soup!