AUTHENTIC SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS

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My grandmother's recipe has finally found it's way to my hands! YAY I made this and it is the absolute best Albondigas I've ever had... The only difference between the torn and worn recipe my Nana gave me and this one...I've translated to English and Americanized/Modernized some of the measurements. It's AUTHENTIC, too! None...

Provided by Melissa Baldan

Categories     Beef Soups

Number Of Ingredients 27

MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef
1 Tbsp fresh mint, minced
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
1 Tbsp white onion, minced
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 eggs
THE SOUP
2 dried ancho chilies
2 dried guajillo chiles (if you can't find these, double the anchos)
1 roma tomatoe
3 garlic cloves
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/4 white onion, sliced thin
6 c water
1/4 tsp cumin
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 beef bouillon, cubes
2 carrots, sliced in half lengthwise and then cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 chayote squash, (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 red potato (cut into 1 inch pieces)
1/2 c green beans, fresh (ends removed and snapped in quarters)
salt
GARNISH
cilantro, fresh
lime (quartered)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all meatball ingredients together and form balls using 3 tablespoons mixture. Place, covered, in fridge until ready to cook.
  • 2. In a small saucepan place the dried chilies, garlic cloves and tomato and fill with water until all are completely covered. Boil on medium high for 10-15 minutes.
  • 3. In a large stockpot, heat oil and sautee onions for 2 minutes Add carrots, water, cumin, all bouillon, chayote, potatoes and green beans.
  • 4. While the soup is heating, drain the chili mixture and put in blender with 2 cups fresh water. Blend until all is incorporated and smooth.
  • 5. Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the blended mixture into the stock pot. (This can be tricky because the skin and seeds will get stuck so you'll need to be patient and not dump all the mixture at once. You should do it about 1/3 at a time, rinsing the strainer in between.)
  • 6. Once all the chili mixture has been strained to stock stir well and bring to a boil. Add salt as needed at this point. Reduce to medium and cook for 15 minutes.
  • 7. Reduce heat to medium low. Add in the meatballs, one at a time. Gently stir making sure the meatballs are covered. Place a lid on the stock pot and cook for 30 minutes.
  • 8. Serve the soup with chopped cilantro and a lime wedge.

Ene Idega
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This is the best sopa de albondigas recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and savory. I highly recommend this recipe!


ken mathenge
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This soup is amazing! The meatballs are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Brandon Martin
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I love this soup! It's so hearty and flavorful. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the broth is always packed with flavor.


Raj Bhusal
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This is my go-to recipe for sopa de albondigas. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. The meatballs are always tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and savory.


gamys charles
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the broth is always flavorful. I love serving it with rice or crusty bread.


Hi Azhar
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This soup is so good! The meatballs are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and it reheats well.


Osama Laghari
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the broth was flavorful and rich. My family loved it!


Othman Elgaadi
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This soup was amazing! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the broth was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again.


Max Hildreth
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so tender and the broth is so flavorful. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers for lunch the next day.


Binyam Kassahun
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The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the broth was very flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.


Maria Muskan
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This sopa de albondigas recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were incredibly tender and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.