In this rich and savory recipe, the tender beef meatballs are homemade with lean ground beef, seasoned with garlic, cumin, cilantro and more, and poached in a savory broth with fresh carrots, potatoes, squash, tomatoes, zucchini and more, for a satisfying and easy one-pot meal.
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LITA'S ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALL SOUP)
My mother Lita (as the grandchildren call her) and I came up with this soup combining several recipes we tried until it was something we liked.
Provided by avinamarie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 2h28m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mix ground beef, 1/4 pound tomatillos, eggs, white rice, 3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl.
- Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoon of the beef mixture and roll into a meatball. Repeat with remaining beef mixture.
- Combine tomatoes, 1 onion, 3/4 pound tomatillos, chipotle peppers, and 3 cloves garlic in a blender; puree until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add tomato puree; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Pour in chicken broth. Season broth with salt and pepper. Bring to a slow boil; reduce heat until broth is barely bubbling.
- Lower meatballs carefully into the hot broth; simmer gently for 20 minutes. Add remaining 2 onions, carrots, celery, cilantro, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Simmer until rice in the meatballs is cooked through, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Squeeze some lemon juice into each bowl. Serve with corn tortillas.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.7 g, Cholesterol 89.5 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 2084.8 mg, Sugar 10.6 g
MAMA'S OLD-FASHIONED ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALL SOUP)
This is my number-one soup recipe, perfect for a cold rainy day, handed down to me by my mother. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family has.
Provided by SpiceUpYourLife
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Pour water into a large stockpot over high heat. Stir in 3 cups tomato sauce, yellow onion, chicken bouillon, garlic, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Bring broth to a slow boil.
- Combine ground beef, eggs, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, white rice, 1/4 cup cilantro, seasoned salt, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Squeeze mixture with your hands until thoroughly mixed.
- Scoop 1/4 cup of beef mixture and form in a ball. Lower gently into boiling broth. Repeat with remaining beef mixture.
- Stir potatoes, carrots, and celery into the broth. Cover and simmer until meatballs and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cabbage. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1125.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP) RECIPE BY TASTY
Albondigas is a traditional Mexican soup of beef and turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant tomato and chicken broth. Filled with vegetables and spices, it's hearty and delicious. Don't forget the toppings! Sliced avocado, shaved radishes, cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and serrano peppers add even more flavor and texture.
Provided by Aleya Zenieris
Categories Lunch
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 30
Steps:
- Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, rice, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cilantro and gently mix together until well combined. Use an ice cream scoop or your hands to shape the meatballs into 1½-inch balls, about the size of a golf ball. You should have about 25 meatballs.
- Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the canola oil and warm for about 1 minute. Working in batches, add the meatballs in a single layer and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
- Make the soup: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion to the pot, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, and ancho chile and continue cooking for another minute, until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, tomatoes and their juices, and stock and stir to combine. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
- Add the meatballs and cook, covered, until cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
- Season the soup with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
- Immediately ladle the soup into bowls, discarding the ancho chile. Top with avocado, radishes, cilantro, queso fresco, serrano peppers, and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 11 grams
MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP - ALBONDIGAS
This is a great savory meat and vegetable soup with Mexican spices. I usually throw in some Spanish rice and serve with warm tortillas to dip in. My 4yo DD says it's Go Diego Go Soup. :)
Provided by LilPinkieJ
Categories Meat
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix up the meatball mix and shape into smallish balls. Dissolve the bullion in the 4 cups hot water. Bring to a boil.
- Drop meatballs carefully into soup. Cook for 5 minutes. Add in the flavor ingredients.
- Simmer soup for 30 to 45 minutes. Serve in bowls, with salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste.
MEATBALL SOUP (SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS)
A tasty soup with lots of wonderful vegetables. If you are like me and don't have a spice grinder or a coffee grinder dedicated to spices, put the toasted seeds in a heavy-duty zip bag and crush with a mallet, sift through a sieve and then crush remaining material through sieve with the back of a spoon. I found this recipe in Cooking Light.
Provided by SharleneW
Categories Meat
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Cook the coriander seeds and the cumin seeds in a large Dutch oven over medium heat 1 minute or until toasted and fragrant. Place the toasted spices, cloves, and cinnamon in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
- Combine 2 teaspoons of cinnamon mixture, rice, grated onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt, beef, egg white, and garlic in a large bowl; set remaining cinnamon mixture aside. Shape beef mixture into 24 (1-inch) meatballs.
- Heat pan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add cabbage, chopped onion, carrot, and celery to pan; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Add remaining cinnamon mixture, chili powder, and chipotle; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in 1/4 teasoon salt, broth, and tomatoes, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Add meatballs; cover and cook 15 minutes. Add potato; cook, uncovered over medium heat 20 minutes or until potato is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 53.6, Sodium 503.8, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 17.6
Tips:
- Select the right type of meat: For a flavorful and tender meatball, choose a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- Use stale bread or breadcrumbs: Soaking stale bread or breadcrumbs in milk adds moisture and helps bind the meatballs together.
- Season the meatballs well: Use a combination of herbs, spices, and grated Parmesan cheese to create a flavorful meatball.
- Brown the meatballs before adding them to the soup: Browning the meatballs adds flavor and helps keep them from falling apart in the soup.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe calls for carrots, celery, and onions, but feel free to add other vegetables such as potatoes, green beans, or tomatoes.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or rice: This will help to soak up the flavorful broth.
Conclusion:
Albondigas Soup is a classic Spanish dish that is both hearty and flavorful. It is a great way to use up leftover meat and vegetables, and it can be easily tailored to your own preferences. Whether you like your soup thick or thin, spicy or mild, there is an Albondigas Soup recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious soup, give Albondigas Soup a try.
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