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Albondigas Soup Recipe

A hearty Mexican meatball soup with vegetables and rice.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Soup

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  3. Add carrots and zucchini, cook for a few more minutes.
  4. Pour in beef broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
  5. Carefully add meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Season with oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  7. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Meatballs, Soup
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