LAMB MEATBALL SOUP (SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS)

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Lamb Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas) image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground lamb
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 ear of corn, kernels cut off the cob
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 whole serrano chile

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground lamb, mint, salt, pepper and egg. Using clean hands, mix until well combined. Measure 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture and roll in the palm of your hands to form a meatball. Place the formed meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should have enough to make 16 to 18 meatballs.
  • In a heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat. Add the onions and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the onions are softened and the tomato paste is cooked into the onions, about 3 minutes. Add the celery, corn and carrots. Saute until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and then add the lamb meatballs (albondigas) and the bay leaf. Score the serrano chile by finely slicing it down the middle, being careful not to fully cut it in half, and add to the pot. Lower the heat and cover. Simmer for 35 minutes.
  • Using a large spoon, skim the grease off the top of the soup and discard. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

Angelica Sarmiento
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This soup was easy to make and turned out delicious! The meatballs were moist and flavorful and the broth was rich and savory. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Stacey Calder
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this soup. The meatballs were very flavorful and the broth was rich and hearty. I would definitely make this again.


Dj Remix
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This soup was delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The meatballs were so flavorful and the broth was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Smart Boy Alim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! The meatballs were perfectly cooked and the broth was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


I B FF
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This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I had to add some extra spices to it to make it more flavorful.


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


Tanisha Barber
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. The meatballs are the perfect addition. I always make a double batch so I can have leftovers.


Estacia Limbrick
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This soup was easy to make and turned out great! The meatballs were moist and flavorful and the broth was rich and savory. I served it with some crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Balogun toluwalope Yemisi
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. The meatballs are so easy to make and the soup is so flavorful. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Awais Mia khel
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The meatballs were so flavorful and the broth was rich and hearty. I will definitely be making this again soon.