Albondigas Al Chipotle (Mexican Meatball Soup)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 2
Albondigas Al Chipotle Recipe - A Spicy Mexican Delight
in Soup

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 bolillo-type bread , in pieces
1/4 cup milk
5 tomatillos , cleaned and quartered
8 mint leaves , finely chopped
1 small onion , finely chopped
1 garlic clove , peeled and finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 kg ground beef
salt and pepper , to taste
50 g chihuahua-style cheese , cut in small cubes
4 large tomatoes , quartered
1 garlic clove , peeled
1 small onion , quartered
1 -2 chipotle chile
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 -5 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
442
Sugar
5g
Fat
22g
Albondigas Al Chipotle is a spicy meatball soup, widely popular in Mexican cuisine, and best enjoyed during the chilly winter months. The soup derives its spiciness from the chipotle chiles, which are balanced out by the sweetness of tomatillos. The addition of cheese to the meatballs enhances the flavor, making the soup a more complex and delicious meal. This soup is hearty and filling, satisfying a broad range of palates and making for a perfect weeknight dinner.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, soak bread in milk for 5 minutes and then mash it until smooth.
2.Add tomatillos, onion, garlic, mint leaves, cumin, and ground beef to the bowl and mix everything thoroughly.
3.Season the mixture with salt and pepper and make small meatballs.
4.Push cheese cubes into the center of each meatball.
5.In a blender, blend quartered tomatoes, garlic, onion, chipotle chiles, and water until smooth.
6.Heat oil in a pot over medium heat and pour the tomato-chipotle puree into the pot. Cook for a few minutes.
7.Add in the chicken broth and bay leaf and bring to a boil.
8.Reduce the heat to a simmer and carefully add meatballs to the pot. Cook for 25-30 minutes.

PROS

Albondigas Al Chipotle is a perfect comforting meal for a cold day.

The spicy flavors of the soup perfectly balance out the herbaceous meatballs.

It’s a complete meal in itself, and perfect for sharing with friends and family.

CONS

The cheese in the center of the meatballs can ooze out and become messy in the soup.

Some people may find it too spicy for their taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is rich in protein and healthy vegetables such as tomatillos and tomatoes.
It is also flavored with cumin, which has been credited with possessing anti-inflammatory properties, among other benefits.

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