How to Make Authentic Albondigas Soup – Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is more nutritious, while barley is budget-friendly.

In a bowl, combine 1.5 pounds of ground beef, 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, and 0.5 cup uncooked rice. Mix until incorporated.

Form mixture into meatballs.

In a large pot, heat olive oil and add chopped celery, onion, and carrot.

Add minced garlic and mix in seasonings: 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon onion powder, and 1 tablespoon chili powder. Cook to activate flavors.

Add 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 chopped zucchini, and 2 chipotle peppers to the pot. Bring to a boil.

Once boiling, add diced potatoes and the meatballs.

Let simmer on medium-high for about 30 to 35 minutes.

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