How to Make Homemade Albondigas Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of homemade albondigas soup. This traditional Mexican dish features tender meatballs floating in a savory and flavorful broth, along with a variety of vegetables and herbs. The word 'albondigas' is Spanish for meatballs, and this hearty soup is perfect for a cozy night in or for feeding a crowd at a gathering.

While there are countless variations of albondigas soup, this recipe offers a simple and delicious approach to creating thi...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pinch garlic salt
  • 1 pinch onion powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 4 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 3 potatoes, cubed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 8 cups

  • Place ground beef, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the onion, garlic, garlic salt, and onion powder in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; mix gently until combined. Form meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  • Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned all over. Transfer meatballs to a plate and set aside. (Meatballs do not need to be fully cooked since they will finish cooking in the soup.)
  • Cook and stir remaining onion in the same skillet over medium-low heat until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a large pot.
  • Pour chicken broth into the pot with onions. Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are nearly tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add meatballs and remaining cilantro; simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 46mg
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 886mg