Albondigas
Albondigas, or Mexican meatball soup, is a traditional Mexican dish made with mint-infused meatballs that are cooked in a hearty broth with vegetables.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Tomatoes - 2, diced
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Zucchini - 2, chopped
- Carrots - 2, chopped
- Chicken broth - 8 cups
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Egg - 1
- Rice - 1/2 cup, uncooked
- Mint leaves - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Ground beef - 1 pound
Let's Get Started
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, mint leaves, rice, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a boil.
- Add the meatballs, carrots, zucchini, onion, garlic, and tomatoes to the pot.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with additional mint leaves if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Soup
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
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