Mama's Old-Fashioned Albondigas (Meatball Soup) Recipe
"Beef meatballs, or albondigas, are simmered with lots of fresh vegetables in this old-fashioned soup that's perfect for a cold, rainy day...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 gallon water
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3 cups tomato sauce
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1 yellow onion, quartered
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4 tablespoons chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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Meatballs:
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3 pounds lean ground beef
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3 eggs
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1/4 cup uncooked white rice
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®)
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1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
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10 small baby potatoes
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5 large carrots, sliced diagonally
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5 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
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2 zucchini, chopped
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2 cups thickly shredded green cabbage
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1 lemon, sliced into wedges (optional)
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2 avocados, chopped (optional)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
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