Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
A comforting Mexican soup featuring savory meatballs seasoned with rice and herbs, simmered in a light tomato and vegetable broth. This hearty, one-pot meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Оригинална рецепта от Forkin
- Общо време
- 1 ч
- Порции
- 4
- Трудност
- Средна
- На порция
- 572 kcal
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Подготовка
Съставки
meatballs
- 450 gground beef, 85% lean
- 0,5 чашаlong-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 бр.egg, lightly beaten
- 75 gyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 скилидкаgarlic clove, minced
- 2 с.л.fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 ч.л.salt
- 0,5 ч.л.black pepper, freshly ground
soup
- 1 с.л.olive oil
- 75 gyellow onion, chopped
- 2 бр.carrot, chopped
- 2 бр.celery, chopped
- 2 скилидкаgarlic clove, minced
- 400 gcanned crushed tomato
- 1400 mlchicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 бр.potato, peeled and diced
- 1 ч.л.ground cumin
- 1 ч.л.dried oregano, preferably Mexican
garnish
- 2 с.л.fresh cilantro, chopped(по желание)
- 1 бр.lime, cut into wedges(по желание)
Оборудване
ladle · large pot · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife
Начин на приготвяне
Стъпка по стъпка
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, egg, the onion for the meatballs, the garlic for the meatballs, the cilantro for the meatballs, salt, and black pepper.
Около 3 мин
Бележка на готвача: Using your hands is the best way to mix, but be careful not to overwork the meat, which can make the meatballs tough.
- 2
Gently mix the ingredients until just combined.
Около 2 мин
- 3
Roll the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and set them aside on a plate.
Около 10 мин
Бележка на готвача: Wet your hands slightly with water to prevent the meat mixture from sticking to them while you roll.
- 4
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Около 1 мин
- 5
Add the onion for the soup, chopped carrots, and celery to the pot.
- 6
Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, until the onion is soft and translucent.
Около 7 мин
- 7
Stir in the garlic for the soup, ground cumin, and dried oregano, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
Около 1 мин
Бележка на готвача: Cooking the spices for a moment before adding liquid helps to 'bloom' their flavor.
- 8
Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, then add the diced potatoes.
Около 1 мин
- 9
Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
Около 5 мин
- 10
Carefully place the meatballs one by one into the simmering broth.
Около 2 мин
Бележка на готвача: Don't stir the soup for the first few minutes after adding the meatballs to allow them to set.
- 11
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice inside is tender.
Около 25 мин
- 12
Taste the soup and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 13
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge for squeezing.
Около 2 мин
На порция
Хранителни стойности
- Калории
- 572kcal
- Белтъчини
- 29,9g
- Въглехидрати
- 49,6g
- Мазнини
- 28,6g
- Фибри
- 5,7g
- Захари
- 8,9g
Приблизителни стойности според количествата на съставките в рецептата. Те могат да варират според марките и замените.
Съхранете го добре
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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