Taking its name from the word for the meatballs that float in its rich broth, this great one-dish meal is arguably the national soup of Mexico. Make a big pot for a casual party, keeping it warm on the stove top. Adding the cilantro pesto to each serving produces a wonderfully fresh taste.
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Chowders
Time 2h35m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Place the rice in a heatproof bowl. Bring the water to a boil and pour it over the rice. Let soak for 40 minutes, then drain; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a sauté pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil. Add 1 of the diced onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the pork, beef, cooled onion, soaked rice, egg, cumin, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Using your hands, mix well and form into 1-inch balls.
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the remaining diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, zucchini, carrots and tomatoes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock, stir well and bring to a boil. Carefully slip the meatballs into the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the meatballs are fully cooked, about 45 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- While the soup simmers, make the cilantro pesto: In a mini food processor or a blender, combine the cilantro, mint, lime juice, olive oil, water and salt. Process to a paste.
- Ladle the soup into warmed soup bowls and top each serving with a dollop of cilantro pesto. Serve at once.
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Shawon Sheikh
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful.
hannan kenafarh
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so flavorful and the broth is so rich and flavorful. I love the addition of the cilantro pesto. It really takes this soup to the next level.
Sk Rafsan
[email protected]I made this soup for my family and they loved it! The meatballs were so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Athula Kpskumara
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that I can throw it all in the pot and let it simmer.
Santo Geaming
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of soups, but this one was really good. The meatballs were flavorful and the broth was rich and flavorful.
Malak Mhadhbi
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of beef and it was still delicious.
Mohamed Shaaban
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the broth was flavorful. Overall, it was a good soup.
Dee Malcini
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the meatballs and the broth. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhan Sattar
[email protected]I've made this soup twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so easy to make and the soup is so flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, too.
rue james
[email protected]This albondigas soup was a hit! The meatballs were flavorful and tender, and the broth was rich and flavorful. I added a bit of extra cilantro pesto for a pop of freshness. Definitely a keeper!