Description
A comforting and aromatic Mexican meatball soup, Caldo de Albóndigas is a flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings. Tender meatballs simmer in a savory broth with vibrant vegetables, offering a taste of home-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Broth:
- 4 medium Roma Tomatoes
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 stalk Celery
- 6 cups Water
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- For the Vegetables:
- 2 medium Carrots
- 1 large Potato
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro
Instructions
- Make the Broth: Blend Roma tomatoes, garlic, onion, and celery until smooth. In a large pot, sauté this mixture in olive oil for about 2 minutes, then add water and chicken broth. Bring it all to a boil.
- Assemble Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Form small meatballs, about 1-1.5 inches in diameter, and gently drop them into the boiling broth.
- Prepare the Soup: After the meatballs have simmered for 10 minutes, add the diced carrots to the pot. Let them cook for an additional 5 minutes. Then, toss in the cubed potatoes and chopped cilantro, seasoning to taste. Allow the soup to simmer until the potatoes are fully cooked (approximately 8-10 minutes).
- Optional: Serve this flavorful soup with a squeeze of fresh lime for an extra burst of zesty goodness.
Notes
- This soup stores well in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- It can be frozen for about 3 months.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- For tender meatballs, mix the ground beef gently with seasonings.
- For a richer flavor, substitute water with additional chicken broth.
- Add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Consider adding corn or zucchini for extra nutrition and texture.
- Serve with warm corn tortillas and fresh lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg