Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2007

This was so easy and tasted really good. The only thing I will do next time is double the amount of liquid as it was more of a stew than a soup as is.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

NUKA1

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2007

This was fine but not quite what I had anticipated. I added garlic, salt, pepper, a little cilantro and green chili powder to the meatball mixture and made bite size meatballs that I baked before adding to the soup to eliminate fat drippings in the broth. I opted for Herdez hot salsa, substituted beef broth for the water and beef cubes -but it just seemed to lack something. It was more like a spicy beef vegetable soup than the albondiga I've enjoyed at the area Mexican restaurants. Maybe this is one of those recipes that taste better the next day. 10/18 -Note: Yes, this is better the next day.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

DANEDREAMER

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Flint, Michigan, USA

Living In: Tempe, Arizona, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2007

This recipe was delicious!!! I cut the salsa with a little tomato sausce to be sure that my toddler could eat it..I also added 2 zucchini and used 2lbs of ground beef.. the recipe turned out perfectly! I did as others suggested and made my meatballs small..Could not have been easier, tastier! I have now changed my old recipe to this one! thanks

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

GABIE'S MOM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Oct. 6, 2007

Instead of the salsa I used 1 can Rotelle extra hot tomatoes and 1/3 c ketsup. I made the meatballs bite size so you got one in every spoonful of the soup. Very good and spicy!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

DECAR48

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 19, 2007

I make this frequently and everyone loves it. I make the meatballs tiny so they last until the pot is gone. I also process red and orange pepper, celery and carrots to give the broth more flavour.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Richard

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2007

One word....AWSOME! When I made this, my husband could not stop raving about it. First time I made it I did not put any celantro in it. But the second time I did and boy did that make a big difference! Once served we put avacodos in it as well and that just really added to the already yummy flavor. Now I am making it again tonight!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Joanna

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2007

Very flavorful. Kids to adults all asked for seconds. Will definitely make again - a double batch!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

cehag

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2007

Great soup! I added more veggies-onion, celery fresh garlic and zucchini. Also used beef broth instead of boullion and diced tomatoes with chilies. I will make this soup again before the weather gets too warm!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SweetBasil

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Living In: Liberty Hill, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2007

The soup was excellent and hearty.Nice spicy flavor with the salsa

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

LINDA LAROCQUE

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2007

My husband and I enjoy this yummy, warming soup. I have made it twice and like how easy it is. I added cumin both times I made it, once to the broth and once to the meatballs because my breadcrumbs weren't seasoned. It adds a great taste.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

nikkimanda

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2007

Even the kids liked this since I used mild salsa, which adds an awesome flavor to the soup.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Amy

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Round Rock, Texas, USA

Living In: Mansfield, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2007

Love this soup. Easy and delicious. I use plain breadcrumbs then I season with garlic powder/salt, onion powder, chili powder, cumin & chipotle powder.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

WENDYG25

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Montevideo, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Willmar, Minnesota, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2007

I made this with ground turkey and it was fabulous!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

hollyvera

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2007

Yummy, and pretty easy too!! I added one leek as I needed to use it up and also added a can of corn as another person suggested. I didn't have seasoned breadcrumbs, so I added some parmesan cheese, and a sprinkle each of parsley, thyme, basil and garlic powder.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

SYNCHORSWIM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2007

My brother made this for the whole family when we were together for the holidays and it was great! He used frozen meatballs and left out the onion (as a favor to his big sister). I think the choice of salsa is very important in how this recipe turns out so make sure you add your favorite kind.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Paul & Megan

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2007

Terrific recipe! I made it exactly as given the first time but then made a change to make it healthier the second time around. Cook the meatballs first, in water with bouillon or bouillon cubes, then throw out the fat along with the bouillon and water once the meatballs are cooked. Then make the soup with bouillon/water or stock (as other reviewers suggested), cooking the carrots and potatoes with the salsa for 15-20 mins before adding the already-cooked meatballs. Continue cooking until meatballs are warm (about 5 mins) then serve. I served this with warm flour tortilla wedges and everybody in my household loves it. Thanks for the great recipe!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Year Old Mrs.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Akron, Ohio, USA

Living In: Arlington, Texas, USA

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2007

I made this soup with some of the modifications listed in the reviews: I sauteed the onions and carrots in olive oil with minced garlic. I used beef stock instead of the cubes. And I added celery too. IT WAS FANTASTIC! I have to say, though, the fresh cilatro really adds to the final flavour of the recipe. Don't skip this step! This is a very tasty meal.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

pianoman

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2007

I used half beef and half pork for the meatballs. OH MAN. My favorite soup. My husband brought it to work and a couple of his co workers asked for some. Very, very delicious. I added a bit of hot sauce to it because I'm used to it being pretty spicy at my fav restaurants. Thanks!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
1 user found this review helpful

Reviewer:

MISTYZ23

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2007

I love this recipe! I keep on making it again and again, cause it is just so simple and easy to make, yet so good!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

jacks

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dunnville, Ontario, Canada

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2006

It's got a good flavor, and my husband loves it and he's not a "soup" person. I used frozen meatballs though, instead of making them, and I made sure they were unthawed befor I put them in with the other ingredients. That makes this recipe even faster.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

PEPSIGAL58

My Profile | Cooks I Like | Reviews
Photos | Recipes | Blog

Albondigas

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

Reviewer:

My Recipe Box (0)

Something worth saving?

Most Popular Blogs

Recently Viewed Recipes

Top Searches

Email or User Name	Password (forgot?)

Remember me? Join for FREE!