🌟 Sopa de Albóndigas Recipe: Mexican-Inspired Meatball Soup for Warm-Weather Christmas Dinners 🎄🍲

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner while ground pork is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Vegetable broth reduces sodium and can be homemade.

avocado

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers creaminess with fewer calories.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is more widely available.

Make the Meatballs: Combine masa harina, pork, turkey, cranberries, garlic, oregano, and salt in a bowl. Shape into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet. Broil for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.

Assemble the Soup: In a slow cooker, combine chicken broth, salsa, corn, and tortilla chips. Add meatballs and pasta. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3 hours.

Serve: Stir in green onions before serving. If desired, garnish with additional green onions or tortilla strips.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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