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.
Oryginalny przepis autorstwa Forkin
- Łączny czas
- 1 godz.
- Porcje
- 4
- Trudność
- Średni
- Na porcję
- 572 kcal
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Przygotowanie stanowiska
Składniki
meatballs
- 450 gground beef, 85% lean
- 0,5 szklankalong-grain white rice, uncooked
- 1 szt.egg, lightly beaten
- 75 gyellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 ząbekgarlic clove, minced
- 2 łyżkafresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 łyżeczkasalt
- 0,5 łyżeczkablack pepper, freshly ground
soup
- 1 łyżkaolive oil
- 75 gyellow onion, chopped
- 2 szt.carrot, chopped
- 2 szt.celery, chopped
- 2 ząbekgarlic clove, minced
- 400 gcanned crushed tomato
- 1400 mlchicken broth, low-sodium
- 2 szt.potato, peeled and diced
- 1 łyżeczkaground cumin
- 1 łyżeczkadried oregano, preferably Mexican
garnish
- 2 łyżkafresh cilantro, chopped(opcjonalnie)
- 1 szt.lime, cut into wedges(opcjonalnie)
Sprzęt
ladle · large pot · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife
Sposób przygotowania
Krok po kroku
- 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.
Około 3 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 2 min
- 3
Roll the mixture into balls about 1.5 inches in diameter and set them aside on a plate.
Około 10 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 1 min
- 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.
Około 7 min
- 7
Stir in the garlic for the soup, ground cumin, and dried oregano, cooking for one minute until fragrant.
Około 1 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 1 min
- 9
Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.
Około 5 min
- 10
Carefully place the meatballs one by one into the simmering broth.
Około 2 min
Wskazówka kucharza: 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.
Około 25 min
- 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.
Około 2 min
Na porcję
Wartości odżywcze
- Kalorie
- 572kcal
- Białko
- 29,9g
- Węglowodany
- 49,6g
- Tłuszcz
- 28,6g
- Błonnik
- 5,7g
- Cukry
- 8,9g
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Przechowuj prawidłowo
Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warmed through.