ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)

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Albondigas, or meatballs in Spanish, are the star of this generous formula. Make this for supper around evening time with a side of bread or a plate of mixed greens. Yum!

The 6th century Spaniards who made this one were on to something since nothing says solace like this warm and delightful dish.

Made with both hamburger and pork, this formula is overflowing with delectable vegetables and obviously, those full meatballs which are overflowing with fulfilling real flavor.

Whenever you’ve attempted this Mexican soup formula, you’ll likewise need to look at Langostino Corn and Chickpea Soup or for another supper with a genuine punch of flavor attempt Posole Rojo with Pork.

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 2 tbsp long grain rice
  • 6 oz ground pork
  • 6 oz ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 mint leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 medium white onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup ground chicharron (fried pork rinds)
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Broth

  • 1/2 lb tomatoes rough chop
  • 1/2 medium white onion rough chop
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 7 cups chicken broth or beef if desired
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cups russet potato 1 peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large zucchini peeled and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 jalapeƱo chiles leave stem on and make a slit from stem to bottom on each
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp mint leaves chopped

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl cover rice with boiling water and soak for 20 minutes.
  2. Place 6 oz chicharron in food processor and pulse to crumb. Set aside.
  3. To a large bowl add both ground meats or 12 oz of just one.
  4. To a food processor add the egg, mint leaves, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, onion and garlic. Process until smooth. Add to the ground meat along with the drained rice and ground chicharron. Blend thoroughly with spatula or hands. Divide the meat into 18 meatballs and set aside on a platter.
  5. To a food processor add the tomatoes, onion and garlic. Process until smooth. To a soup pot or Dutch oven add the oil over medium heat. Transfer the blended tomato mixture and cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken or beef broth, salt and bring to a simmer, cooking 5 more minutes.
  6. Add the potatoes, carrots and cook another 8 minutes. Add the zucchini, chiles, meatballs and cilantro and mint. Cook covered over low heat for 20 minutes, and meatballs are cooked through and potatoes are fork tender.
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Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1132mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4288IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg