Mama's Old-Fashioned Albondigas (Meatball Soup)

Mama's Old-Fashioned Albondigas (Meatball Soup)
  • PREP TIME
    40 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    223

A comforting and deeply flavorful meatball soup, simmered to perfection with tender vegetables and aromatic spices. This hearty dish is a hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you crave a taste of home.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    30 g
  • Cholesterol
    128 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    29 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    1125 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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01 Step

Recipe View In a large stockpot, bring water to a boil over high heat. Stir in 3 cups tomato sauce, quartered yellow onion, chicken bouillon, minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Reduce heat to medium and bring to a slow boil. (5 minutes)

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02 Step

Recipe View In a large bowl, thoroughly combine ground beef, eggs, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, uncooked white rice, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, seasoned salt, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin. Use your hands to gently mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix. (5 minutes)

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03 Step

Recipe View Shape the beef mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs. Gently lower each meatball into the simmering broth. (15 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Add baby potatoes, diagonally sliced carrots, and diagonally sliced celery to the broth. Cover the pot and simmer until the meatballs and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. (30 minutes)

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05 Step

Recipe View Stir in chopped zucchini and shredded green cabbage. Cover and continue to simmer until the cabbage is tender, approximately 10 minutes. (10 minutes)

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06 Step

Recipe View Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, and garnish with chopped avocado and fresh cilantro. (2 minutes)

For a richer flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the broth.
Adjust the amount of chicken bouillon to your taste.
Feel free to add other vegetables, such as corn or green beans.
For a spicier soup, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 74 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
  • Eulah Dubuque

    I made this soup on a cold day, and it was exactly what I needed. It's so comforting and satisfying.

  • Hubert Mann

    I've made this soup several times, and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.

  • Trudie Runolfsson

    My family loved this soup! Even my picky eaters asked for seconds.

  • Lillie Wilkinson

    This soup is absolutely delicious! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the broth is perfect.

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