Description
A traditional Mexican comfort food, Albondigas Soup features tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato broth with hearty vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas. Perfectly seasoned and full of warmth, this soup is ideal for family dinners, cozy nights, or whenever you need a soul-soothing meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/3 cup cooked white rice
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 small onion (for soup base), chopped
- 2 garlic cloves (for soup base), minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 6 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 large potato, diced
- 1/2 cup green peas
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, egg, garlic, onion, cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Shape into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- Add tomato sauce and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Gently add meatballs to the broth. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add carrots and potatoes. Simmer for another 20–25 minutes.
- Stir in green peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with fresh cilantro or lime if desired.