Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup
Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup features tender beef-and-rice meatballs simmered in a tomato-bouillon broth with oregano, garlic, and plenty of vegetables. The result is a cozy bowl with gentle heat, bright cilantro and lemon to finish, and creamy avocado for richness. Serve for a comforting family dinner or a warming weekend meal.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Pour water into a large stockpot over high heat. Stir in 3 cups tomato sauce, yellow onion, chicken bouillon, garlic, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Bring the broth to a gentle boil.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, white rice, 1/4 cup cilantro, seasoned salt, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin. Squeeze the mixture with your hands until fully blended.
- 3
Scoop 1/4 cup of the beef mixture and shape it into a ball. Lower it gently into the boiling broth. Repeat with the remaining beef mixture.
- 4
Stir potatoes, carrots, and celery into the broth. Cover and simmer until the meatballs and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cabbage. Cover and simmer until the cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
- 5
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro.
- Calories 450.28 kcal High
- Protein 32.96 g Good Source
- Carbs 50.09 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.01 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.26 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 124.73 mg High
- Sodium 518.18 mg High
- Fiber 7.89 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.68 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 91.15 mg Low Source
- Iron 5.76 mg Good Source
- Potassium 1477.71 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 112.74 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 47.6 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.47 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Eggs 🥚
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mama's Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 22 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 12, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Avocado Chunks, Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, and Carrot. Each serving provides about 450.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup?
- It is a Mexican soup recipe made with 22 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Chunks, Baby Potatoes, Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery. The full list of 22 is above.
- What goes well with Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 450.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 22 ingredients and 5 steps.
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