Albondigas de Res (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Caldo de albondigas was a staple soup when I was growing up! Juicy meatballs filled with fresh herbs, veggies, and rice served piping hot with Spanish Rice. Add whatever veggies you like, and make it your own! This was one of the first dishes I learned how to make, and still my favorite comfort meal. Provecho amigos✨
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1.5 lb1.5 lb1.5 lb Ground Beef
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Mint Leaves, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Jasmine Rice, uncooked
- 1 - 3 Tbsp1 - 3 Tbsp1 - 3 Tbsp Salt, to taste
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 bunch1 bunch1 bunch Saltine Crackers, crushed- Optional, but helps bind meatballs
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Egg
Broth
- 0.5 whole0.5 whole0.5 whole Yellow Onion, finely diced
- 8 oz8 oz8 oz Tomato Sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp Chicken Boullion (Better Than Boullion concentrate)
- 2 - 3 quart2 - 3 quart2 - 3 quart Water
Garnishes
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole Lime, Halved, for juicing
- 0.5 bunch0.5 bunch0.5 bunch Cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 bunch1 bunch1 bunch Green Onion (Scallion), finely sliced
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- - Combine all your meatball ingredients and form into small balls. Set aside.
- - Sauté onions in pot until golden brown. Once golden add can of tomato sauce, pinch of salt, chicken bouillon, and water.
- - Cover & bring to a boil. Try your broth (carefully) to ensure no salt is needed. Then slowly drop in meatballs and cover for 10-15 minutes.
- - Once the meatballs start to float, add all your chopped veggies in. Reduce to a simmer and cover.
- - After about 30 minutes, you’ll notice the rice in the meatballs has puffed up. Turn off heat. Serve soup with Spanish rice and garnish with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and green onions.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Entrées Meat Nut Free Shellfish Free Soups Sugar Alcohol FreeThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 516 |
Fat: | 26 g |
Carbohydrates: | 23 g |
Protein: | 47 g |
Cholesterol: | 150 g |
Sodium: | 2359 mg |
Fiber: | 3 g |
Sugars: | 2 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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