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Albondigas Soup Recipe

This recipe is gluten free.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 zucchinis, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions 

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, egg, cilantro, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
  4. Gently add meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Add carrots and zucchinis. Cook for another 20 minutes.
  6. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Gluten-Free, Soup
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