Caldo De Albondigas

Jun 03, 2023June 3, 20230 10
Authentic Mexican Caldo De Albondigas Recipe
in Soup

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 large yellow onions , diced
1 -2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can tomatoes
4 -5 green chili peppers , roasted , peeled , seeded and chopped
1 - 1 1/2 quart beef stock
1/4 teaspoon cumin
salt
pepper
3 corn tortillas
1 lb lean ground beef
1 egg , beaten
2 garlic cloves , minced
fresh cilantro ( to garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
360
Sugar
5g
Fat
22g
Caldo De Albondigas is a traditional Mexican soup that is made with meatballs, vegetables, and spices. The soup is known for its rich and savory broth and tender meatballs. This soup can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a starter soup for a larger meal. It is a versatile recipe that can be adjusted to your liking by adding more or less of the spicy green chili peppers.

Instructions

1.In a large saucepan, sauté the onions in vegetable oil until softened.
2.Add the can of tomatoes, green chili peppers, beef stock, cumin, salt, and pepper to the saucepan.
3.In a separate bowl, tear the corn tortillas into small pieces and add 1/4 cup of water. Let them soak for a few minutes until softened.
4.In another bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and soaked tortillas. Mix well.
5.Make 1-inch meatballs from the beef mixture and gently add them to the saucepan.
6.Bring the soup to a simmer and cook for 30-40 minutes until the meatballs are cooked thoroughly.
7.Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

PROS

Caldo De Albondigas is a comforting and hearty soup that is perfect for cold evenings.

The ingredients are easy to find and inexpensive.

It can be made ahead of time and reheated the next day.

CONS

The soup may be too spicy for some individuals due to the green chili peppers.

It takes some time to make the meatballs and may be challenging for novice chefs.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with nutrients that are beneficial for your health.
The beef and eggs provide protein while the vegetables and stock are rich in vitamins and minerals.
Green chili peppers contain capsaicin, which has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving metabolism.

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