Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home
Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home features tender beef meatballs infused with cilantro and garlic, simmered in a well-seasoned chicken broth. The vegetables soften into the broth, adding sweetness from carrots and richness from potatoes for a balanced, comforting bowl. Serve it for a cozy family dinner or a warming weekend meal when you want something satisfying yet familiar.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place the ground beef, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the onion, the garlic, garlic salt, and onion powder in a bowl.
- 3
Season with salt and black pepper; mix gently until combined.
- 4
Shape the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- 5
Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and warm it over medium-high heat.
- 6
Cook the meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides.
- 7
Transfer the meatballs to a plate and set aside. (They do not need to be fully cooked since they will finish cooking in the soup.)
- 8
Cook and stir the remaining onion in the same skillet over medium-low heat until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes.
- 9
Transfer the onions to a large pot.
- 10
Pour the chicken broth into the pot with the onions.
- 11
Stir in the carrots, celery, and potatoes.
- 12
Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are nearly tender, about 15 minutes.
- 13
Add the meatballs and the remaining cilantro; simmer for 30 minutes.
- 14
Season with salt and black pepper.
- Calories 580.91 kcal High
- Protein 23.23 g Good Source
- Carbs 30.63 g Moderate
- Total Fat 40.34 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.43 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 74.64 mg High
- Sodium 1560.43 mg High
- Fiber 2.57 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.09 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.06 g Low Source
- Calcium 117.49 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.9 mg Moderate
- Potassium 731.6 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 72.52 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 5.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home is a Mexican soup recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Celery, Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, and Diced Carrots. Each serving provides about 580.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home?
- It is a Mexican soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Chicken Broth, Cooking Spray, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 580.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Albondigas Meatball Soup at Home easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 14 steps.
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