Mexican meatball soup, also known as “Sopa de Albóndigas,” is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender meatballs, vegetables, and a savory broth. The meatballs are typically made with ground meat, such as beef or pork, mixed with rice, onions, garlic, herbs, and spices.:
To make Mexican meatball soup, start by forming the meat mixture into small meatballs and browning them in a pot. Add diced tomatoes, broth, and seasonings like cumin, oregano, and chili powder.:
Bring the soup to a simmer and add the meatballs back to the pot. Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, alongside warm tortillas or rice for a comforting and satisfying meal.:
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 celery stalk, cut into small chunks
- 2 teaspoon cumin, divided
- 8 cups (2 l) chicken stock or beef stock
- 4 cups (1 l) water
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne, optional
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
DIRECTIONS:
1. To make the Mexican meatball soup: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. dd chopped onion and celery and cook until tender, about 3 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the minced garlic and cumin, and cook a minute more. Add stock, water, and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Add the green beans.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine meat, cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, and egg. Shape the beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs using a small cookie scoop.
3. Add the meatballs to the simmering soup, one at a time. Cover the pot and simmer for 1/2 hour.
4. Add a few pinches of oregano and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and a dash of cayenne if you like.
5. Ladle the Mexican meatball soup into bowls and garnish it with fresh chopped cilantro. Enjoy!
