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Albondigas Soup I

SUBMITTED BY: Kathy Nelson  PHOTO BY: Tanya B 

"A rich, filling version of Mexican meatball soup. I make the meatballs ahead and freeze them to use as needed. Mild or hot salsa may be used; green chili salsa works particularly well!"
Albondigas Soup I Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 153 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  2 Hrs
READY IN  2 Hrs 20 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/4 pound pork sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 6 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup white rice

What to Drink?
Wine Barbera
Cocktail Texatini

DIRECTIONS

  1. Mix together beef broth, salsa, 1 onion, tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. (If you use condensed beef broth (e.g., Campbell's), eliminate the salt in the meatballs and use 5 cans (10.5 ounces each) broth plus one quart water.) Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.
  2. Combine ground chuck, sausage, 1 onion, egg, salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, garlic powder, milk, fresh basil, and cornmeal, and mix well. Form into tiny, bite-size meatballs.
  3. Add meatballs and rice to broth. Simmer, covered, very slowly for 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 16, 2006 by ADLEVINE 
The secret of this soup is GREEN CHILE SALSA which was in the original recipe I used in 2002... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 31, 2003 by DesertBorn54 
There seems to be a little confusion over the term "green chili salsa." When I submiatted the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 6, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly 
Tip for making meatballs: roll meat mixture out like a snake, and cut off same sized pieces.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2004 by LAGIRL 
Wow! This soup is fantastic! My husband's family is from Mexico and I didn't think I'd ever... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 27, 2003 by DWIGHTO 
This is a great and simple soup to make. The only place I would really stray would be the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 1, 2003 by Rebecca 
This is the BEST recipe for albondigas that I have found. Using medium salsa, I think, gives... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 24, 2003 by MEA53 
We love this soup! I've probably made it 10 times. I add a whole pound of 96% lean pork... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on may 16, 2003 by Jill W 
This was very good. My boyfriend and I ate this for a few days since I made it just for us, he... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 27, 2003 by BIANCOA 
I've never had this before, it was going to be a new thing for me. WE LOVED IT!!!! I've been... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2003 by GOCLCLESS 
Threw in cilantro where ever it called for basil & brown rice instead of white. It came out to... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Albondigas Soup I

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 353

  • Total Fat: 19.3g
  • Cholesterol: 79mg
  • Sodium: 1594mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.6g
  • Protein: 19.2g

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