spicy albondigas soup
I've been told this Albondigas soup is better than any Mexican restaurant. If you like spicy, you'll love this recipe. The addition of serrano pepper adds heat, but is not overwhelming. I prefer to use Jasmine rice as it is sticky and helps hold the meatballs together better. I have prepared this several ways, by dropping the meatballs in the soup, but have found I like the baking method instead. My son doesn't like soup, but enjoys all the veggies and meatballs served over rice. This soup is always requested during the holidays. (Freezes great, if there's any leftover)
yield
8 serving(s)
prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For spicy albondigas soup
- MEATBALLS
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1 lblean ground beef
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9 ozchorizo (mexican sausage, mild or medium
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1egg beaten
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3garlic cloves, minced
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1 smserrano pepper, finely diced, no seeds
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1/2carrot, minced
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1 ccooked jasmine rice
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1/2 cwhite onion finely chopped
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1/2 ccilantro, fresh chopped
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1/2 tspsalt
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1/2 tspblack pepper
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1 tspground cumin
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2 sprigoregano, fresh chopped
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1/2 cpanko bread crumbs
- ALBONDIGAS SOUP
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2-32 ozchicken broth
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1white onion chopped
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4 stalkcelery, cut in chunks
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1-16 ozcan diced tomatoes
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1 tspground cumin
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1 sprigoregano, fresh
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1 ccilantro, fresh chopped
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1 lgzucchini, chopped
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3red potatoes, chopped
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1/2 pkgpeeled baby carrots, chopped
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1 tspcumin seeds
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salt and pepper
How To Make spicy albondigas soup
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1Make the meatballs first: Combine everything and mix thoroughly.Form meatballs and roll between your palms
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2Place meatballs on cookie sheets. You should make around 20 to 24 meatballs
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3Bake Meatballs 15 mins in a Preheated Oven 350* Turn oven off and let meatballs rest in oven while making soup
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4Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, tomatoes and their liquid, cumin, oregano and cilantro leaves in a large pot.
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5Bring to boil, and reduce heat and simmer. Add zucchini, carrots and potatoes and continue cooking.
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6Gently drop meatballs in the soup. Simmer and cook another 10-15 minutes, until the carrots and potatoes are fork tender.
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7Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve over rice if preferred. ENJOY!
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