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Name: Authentic Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexico
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Albondigas):**; 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio); 1/2 lb ground pork; 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; *For the Soup Broth:**; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes; 8 cups beef broth or chicken broth; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rounds; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and black pepper to taste; Lime wedges and diced white onion for serving

Albondigas

🇲🇽 Mexico

Various

Mexican meatballs made with ground meat, rice, and spices, often served in soup.

Soup

traditional

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