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Albondigas Soup

A traditional Mexican meatball soup with tender rice-filled meatballs, vegetables, and a flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 0.33 cup white rice uncooked
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 6 cups broth chicken or beef
  • 2 potatoes chunked
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 zucchini sliced

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Mix meatball ingredients and form into balls.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in oil.
  3. Add tomatoes, broth, and seasonings; bring to boil.
  4. Add meatballs and simmer gently.
  5. Add vegetables and cook until tender.

Notes

Simmer gently to keep meatballs intact.