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Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup

Albondigas Meatball Soup

Albondigas – is referred to as Mexican Meatball Soup
the meatballs are made from ground beef and rice. Over the years I have made it several ways but I prefer using cooked rice and baking the meatballs – this prevents the meatballs from falling apart while cooking in the soup. To add the beef flavor into the dish I used beef broth and lots of herbs. This is a somewhat updated version to a traditional Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup.
Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
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Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
Serves 8
Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup made with lots of fresh vegetables and a rich herb beef broth leaving the meatballs be the star attraction in this traditional Mexican soup. Over the years I have made this a number of ways and this is by far the best! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family enjoyed eating eat!
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Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
Meatballs
  1. 1 pound extra lean ground beef (93/7)
  2. 2 cups cooked rice, room temperature
  3. 2 eggs, beaten
  4. 2 tablespoons, minced fresh cilantro
  5. ½ teaspoon dried cumin
  6. ½ teaspoon salt
  7. ¼ teaspoon cracked pepper
  8. ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
  9. 1 pinch cayenne pepper
Soup
  1. 4 carrots, sliced
  2. 2 stalks of celery, sliced
  3. 1 medium onion, diced
  4. 3 garlic cloves, minced
  5. 1 can (15 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
  6. 2 cups sweet corn, frozen
  7. 32 ounces Low sodium beef broth
  8. 2 – 4 cups water
  9. 3 tablespoons Hot Sauce
  10. 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime Juice
  11. 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, minced
  12. 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
  13. 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, minced
  14. 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
For meatballs
  1. In a large bowl beat eggs.
  2. Add ground beef, rice, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper, dry mustard and cayenne pepper.
  3. Mix well until all ingredients a combined.
  4. Using a tablespoon scoop meat mixture and roll in palms of hand to form meatballs (about 2 inches).
  5. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  6. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  7. Bake meatballs for 15 – 18 minutes of until cooked. (see images for reference)
  8. Allow meatballs to cool while making soup base.
For the Soup
  1. In a large stock pot add olive oil, onions, garlic, carrots and celery.
  2. Cook over medium high heat until onions are cooked and translucent in color.
  3. Add tomatoes, corn, oregano, parsley, and cilantro.
  4. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add beef broth, water, hot sauce and fresh lime juice.
  6. Bring to a boil and cook for 25 minutes or until carrots are tender.
  7. Add meatballs and turn to simmer (low heat).
  8. Cook another 15 minutes.
  9. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  10. Serve into individual bowls.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
  1. Serving size will vary on how big of a bowl you are using to serve - it feeds 8 with a medium size bowl! If serving a large group serve in a cup with one meatball per cup - the recipe should serve 12 - 16 depending on the size of your meatballs.
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The Vegetable Base for Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup

My dear late Aunt Ruth taught me how to make this soup. It is one of my all time favorite comfort foods. My kids absolute love it when I make it! Ruth would say, “The key to any dish is sauteing the onion, garlic, and the vegetables. It adds a depth of flavor to the soup.” And hands down I would agree. Shown here is the vegetable base for Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup.
Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
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Making the Meatballs for Albondigas Soup

Over the years I have perfected the meatballs. I prefer baking them to boiling them in the soup base because they don’t fall apart this way. Also I add fresh cilantro to the meatballs. You can use dried cilantro if you can’t find fresh. And for those people out there that don’t care for cilantro – you can substitute parsley for the cilantro. I find baking the Meatballs for Albondigas Soup is a sure thing! This way they stay firm – making a lovely presentation!  
Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
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Baking Meatballs for Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup

Baking Meatballs for Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup is a tried and true method for having great meatballs be the star attraction for this traditional Mexican soup. This way the meatballs stay large and intact!
Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
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Albondigas Meatballs

Albondigas Meatballs flavored with fresh cilantro, cumin, dried mustard, rice, and eggs. The dry mustard adds a depth of flavor the the meatballs! Seriously a Good THING!
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Close up of the Albondigas Meatballs

Close up of the Albondigas Meatballs – seriously they are so good you can eat them just like this! I always have to try at least one. Wink, Wink!
Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup
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Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup

The meatballs are the star attraction in this delicious Albondigas Mexican Meatball Soup. Garnish with fresh parsley and you have a beautiful dish! Great for any dinner party.
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