Description
Albondigas soup is a comforting bowl of joy featuring tender meatballs, colorful veggies, and a flavorful broth that evokes cherished memories. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy evenings and family gatherings, providing warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, cilantro, onion, garlic, and salt; mix gently.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add carrots and zucchini; cook until slightly softened.
- Pour in vegetable broth and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Carefully add meatballs to the soup; cook for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Stir in lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg