Albondigas Soup
Aug 16, 2024 09:18 AM
Buckle up and get ready to spice up your life because this incredibly delicious Albondigas Soup is going to take you on a tasty journey to Mexico! It’s an unbelievably good Mexican meatball soup chock-full of hearty vegetables in a super flavorful broth layered with fresh herbs and spices that bring a burst of deliciousness to every spoonful!
Looking for a meal that’s hearty, comforting, and packed with layers of Latin flavor!?! Then look no further than this delicious Mexican albondigas soup recipe! It’s made out of meatballs. So for me, a self-confessed meatball lover that says it all! In fact, it’s sometimes even referred to as “Mexican Soul Food”! This dish is truly the perfect one-pot easy meal that your whole family will love!
So let’s talk about these meatballs! Given the name, which literally translates to “meatballs” in Spanish, you’ve probably figured out they are the star of the show! And they totally deserve the honor! These tasty tender meatballs are a combination of ground beef and rice blended together with plenty of fresh herbs and spices and then cooked all nestled into a savory broth along with some diced tomatoes, potatoes, and carrots. Talk about a comforting bowl of yummy goodness.
And this Mexican soup is super easy and comes together in under an hour from start to finish. Once it’s ready, just serve it up in big bowls with some homemade Flour Tortillas or crusty No Knead Bread on the side and you’ve got a complete meal. Not to mention, the leftovers are incredible which means that this is a fantastic make-ahead meal!
Ingredients:
For Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ onion (chopped)
- ½ cup rice (long grain, uncooked (I used Basmati))
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ¼ cup mint (fresh, chopped)
- ¼ cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
- ¼ cup oregano (fresh, chopped or about 1 tbsp dry oregano)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (ground)
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
For Albondigas soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large carrot (chopped to your liking)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and chopped into 1 inch cubes)
- 14.5 ounce diced tomatoes (1 can)
- 3 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 3 cups water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons cilantro (fresh, chopped)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
50 minutes
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