SOPITA DE FIDEO CON ALBÓNDIGAS

fideo noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole wheat pasta adds fiber while elbow macaroni is often cheaper.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is usually less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon cubes are a budget-friendly option.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar flavor, while spinach is more affordable.

In a bowl, add 1 pound of ground beef, 1/2 small white onion finely chopped, 2 minced garlic cloves, a handful of chopped cilantro, and 2 chopped chipotle peppers (optional).

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of garlic salt, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and 2 teaspoons of oregano. Mix everything together with clean hands.

Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each, and set aside.

In a blender, add 4 roma tomatoes, 1/4 small white onion, 2 garlic cloves, 2 chili chipotle, 1 packet of Sazon Goya, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and salt. Blend with 4 cups of water until smooth.

Heat oil in a pot over medium heat, then add the meatballs and brown them for 2 minutes on each side.

Remove the meatballs from the pot and set aside.

Add more oil to the pot, then add 2 diced potatoes and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 4 minutes.

Add 7 ounces of fideo noodles and cook for 5 minutes until golden.

Pour in the blended tomato broth and 3 to 4 cups of water, depending on desired brothiness, and bring to a simmer.

Taste and adjust salt if necessary. Add pickled jalapeno and the meatballs back into the pot.

Add a small bunch of cilantro, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 12 to 14 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Serve with lemon juice, queso fresco, and avocado if desired.

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