Caldo De Albóndigas | Mexican Meatball Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth is healthier and can be made from scraps, while water with seasoning is budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven.

In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, cooked rice, beaten egg, chopped cilantro, and minced garlic. Mix well.

Form the mixture into small meatballs using a tablespoon or ice cream scoop.

Bake the meatballs in the oven for 11-14 minutes until browned.

In a large pot, sauté finely chopped onion and celery for about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and sauté for another 30-40 seconds.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Add frozen crinkle cut carrots and meatballs to the pot, cooking for about 10 minutes.

Stir in crushed tomatoes and diced potatoes, cooking until potatoes are tender.

Add diced zucchini and cook until tender, about 5-10 minutes.

Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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