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Best Albondigas Soup Recipe

Best Albondigas Soup Recipe

Traditional albondigas soup with tender meatballs, vegetables, and rich tomato broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Meatballs Albondigas:
  • 1 lb ground beef or half beef, half pork
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Soup:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups beef or chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 zucchini sliced
  • 1 medium potato diced
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional Garnishes:
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions
 

  • Mix and form meatballs.
  • Build broth with aromatics and vegetables.
  • Add meatballs and simmer gently.
  • Cook until tender and seasoned.
  • Garnish and serve.

Notes

  • Don’t boil aggressively
  • Use uncooked rice in meatballs
  • Let the soup rest before serving
  • Freezer-friendly