Caldo de Albóndigas: The Best Comforting Mexican Meatball Soup
Experience the warmth and flavor of Caldo de Albóndigas, a traditional Mexican meatball soup that is perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 potato, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 lime, juiced
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, rice, egg, salt, pepper, and cilantro until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, heat the beef broth over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the carrots, zucchini, potato, onion, garlic, and chili powder to the pot.
- Simmer until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve hot with lime juice drizzled on top.
Notes
- This soup can be customized with your favorite vegetables.
- Adjust the spices according to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Caldo de Albóndigas, Mexican Meatball Soup, comfort food