Albondigas Soup I Recipe
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Albondigas Soup I

By: Kathy Nelson 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (148)

What to Drink?

Wine Barbera
Cocktail Texatini
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 -10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 353 | Total Fat: 19.3g | Cholesterol: 79mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 6, 2007 by opal~/~dragonfly (dana)   view full review
Tip for making meatballs: roll meat mixture out like a snake, and cut off same sized pieces....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2006 by ADLEVINE   view full review
The secret of this soup is GREEN CHILE SALSA which was in the original recipe I used in 2002...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2003 by DesertBorn54   view full review
There seems to be a little confusion over the term "green chili salsa." When I submiatted the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2004 by LAGIRL   view full review
Wow! This soup is fantastic! My husband's family is from Mexico and I didn't think I'd ever...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2003 by DWIGHTO   view full review
This is a great and simple soup to make. The only place I would really stray would be the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 1, 2003 by My4NonBlondes   view full review
This is the BEST recipe for albondigas that I have found. Using medium salsa, I think, gives...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2003 by MEA53   view full review
We love this soup! I've probably made it 10 times. I add a whole pound of 96% lean pork...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by GOCLCLESS   view full review
Threw in cilantro where ever it called for basil & brown rice instead of white. It came out to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2011 by Daesjia   view full review
I Love this soup so much, and its so easy to change it how you like it. As is, its wonderful,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2011 by teresaw   view full review
This soup was great! I made it and both my brother and my husband loved it. I've never made...

 

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