Albondias Soup (Sopa de Albondigas)
Tender meatballs swimming in a rich-flavored tomato broth will nourish your body as well as your soul!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 396kcal
Equipment
- 1 large pot
- large bowl
- cutting board
- sharp knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 2 large carrots thickly sliced
- 1 large zucchini thickly sliced
- ½ cup white rice uncooked
- ¼ cup cilantro freshly chopped
- sliced avocados, lime wedges for serving
For the broth:
- 1 lb Roma tomatoes (about 4) seeds removed
- ¼ white onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 4 cups Beef or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to Tate
- 2 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, place the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix using your hand just until well combined. Don't overwork the meat or your meatballs will turn out tough
- Divide the meat mixture into approximately 22 meatballs (about 2tbsp each). For easier shaping, wet your hands slightly so the mixture doesn't stick to them.
- Make the soup base by blending the tomatoes, onion, garlic, and ½ cup of the beef (or chicken) broth until smooth
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot and add the tomato sauce. "Fry" for about 2 minutes, then add the rest of the beef or chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper and add two bay leaves.
- Bring the broth to a boil and carefully add the meatballs one at a time. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked
- Add the rice and diced veggies and cook until the rice is cooked through, about 10-15 minutes
- Add freshly chopped cilantro and serve while hot!
Nutrition
Calories: 396kcal | Carbohydrates: 34.5g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 3548mg | Potassium: 728mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7.5g