Chipotle Mexican Meatball Soup

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 12
Chipotle Mexican Meatball Soup to warm up your winter evenings
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb pork sausage
6 tablespoons cornmeal
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano leaves , crumbled
3/4 cup long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups chopped onions , divided use
4 garlic cloves , minced divided use
2 stalks celery , chopped
3 whole carrots , peeled and sliced
87 ounces chicken broth
28 ounces diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup fresh salsa
2 chipotle chiles , minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro , divided use

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
420
Sugar
6g
Fat
21g
This hearty soup provides a rich and authentic taste of Mexico, with tender beef and pork meatballs in a rich tomato-based soup with chipotle chiles, which adds a subtle, smoky kick. With a vibrant blend of flavors highlighted by the freshness of the cilantro, this Chipotle Mexican Meatball Soup is great by itself or with a side salad. The soup is perfect for warming up during winter or for sharing with family or friends at a gathering, and the recipe is easy to make with basic ingredients.

Instructions

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, pork sausage, cornmeal, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano leaves.
2.Mix well to combine, and then roll into small meatballs.
3.Heat the olive oil in a large pot and then add half of the chopped onions, garlic, celery, and carrots; sauté for a few minutes until tender.
4.Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes with juice, fresh salsa, and minced chipotle chiles. Add the remaining chopped onions, garlic, carrots, celery, and rice and bring to a boil.
5.Reduce the heat to low, add in the meatballs and let it simmer over medium heat until the meatballs are cooked through.
6.Once the soup is done, stir in the chopped cilantro and serve hot.

PROS

This Chipotle Mexican Meatball Soup is a hearty and flavorful recipe, perfect for cold winter evenings.

The combination of beef, pork, and chipotle chiles give it a unique taste that is sure to please your taste buds.

CONS

The recipe contains a high amount of sodium in the form of chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes with juice.

The rice and cornmeal within meatballs may make it more difficult to roll them smoothly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup provides a good source of protein, with the lean beef and pork sausage meatballs alongside the chicken broth.
The fresh veggies and spices provide great nutrition, including vitamin C, which can help with the immune system.
The high-fiber rice and cornmeal can provide nutrients that support gut health.

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