Albóndigas Soup (Meatball Soup)

Recipe From - http://ediblescoop.blogspot.com/
Serves: 6
Prep & Cooking Time: 35-40 min.


1 onion (1/2 #) peeled & chopped
1 carrot (1/4 #) peeled & diced
1 can (14-15 oz) chopped tomatoes
6 cups beef broth
1# ground lean beef
¼ cup rice
¼ cup flour
1 large egg
1 cup chopped cilantro
2 tsp. cumin to taste
2 tsp. mild chili powder to taste
2 tsp. Worcheshire sauce to taste
About ¼ tsp. salt

Serve with: shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and diced green onion.


1. In a 4- to 5-quart pan, combine onion, carrot, tomatoes (and juices),
5 ½ cups broth, and ½ cup water. Set pan over high heat and cover.

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix ½ cup broth, beef, rice, flour, egg, ¼ tsp. salt,
and ½ cup cilantro.

3. Uncover pan with vegetables and drop meat in 1-tablespoon portions
into broth. When soup boils, reduce heat to simmering, cover, and
cook 20 minutes.

4. I added the cumin, chili powder and Worcheshire sauce to add flavor.
(Adjust to your taste…)

5. Stir in remaining cilantro and ladle into bowls. Add salt to taste and
garnish with cheddar cheese, sour cream, and diced green onion.