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. Tajín Roasted Nuts Grilled Avocados Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Brown Rice Green Garden Rice (Swamp Rice)

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.

Is Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup healthy?

Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 450.28 calories and 32.96 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1015.07 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.26 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup

Name: Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 whole Avocado Chunks; 10 cups Baby Potatoes; 0.25 tsp Black Pepper; 5 whole Carrot; 5 stalk Celery; 4 tbsp Chicken Bouillon; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 3 whole Eggs; 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro; 3 cloves Garlic; 0.5 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.25 tsp Ground Cumin; 3 lb Lean Ground Beef; 1 whole Lemon; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tbsp Seasoned Salt; 2 cups Shredded Green Cabbage; 3 cups Tomato Sauce; 1 whole Water; 0.25 cup White Rice; 1 whole Yellow Onion; 2 whole Zucchini

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 Mexican High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free Gluten-Free Clean Eating

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

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

57 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 57 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 28 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 92 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 83
Metabolic: 55
Digestive: 35
Inflammatory: 63
Performance: 56
General Wellness

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.

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.
Tajín Roasted Nuts
Grilled Avocados
Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Brown Rice
Green Garden Rice (Swamp Rice)
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.
Is Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup healthy?: Mama’s Classic Albondigas Meatball Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 450.28 calories and 32.96 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1015.07 mg (44% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.26 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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