Homemade Albondigas Soup

This albondigas soup is made with meatballs flavored with garlic and cilantro simmered in a seasoned broth with potatoes and carrots for a cozy meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 275 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 3 potatoes, cubed
• 1 pinch garlic salt
• 1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 pinch onion powder
• cooking spray
• 3 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 4 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place ground beef, 1/2 of the cilantro, 1/2 of the onion, garlic, garlic salt, and onion powder in a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; mix gently until combined. Form meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.

Step 2

Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray; warm over medium-high heat. Cook meatballs in the hot skillet until browned all over. Transfer meatballs to a plate and set aside. (Meatballs do not need to be fully cooked since they will finish cooking in the soup.)

Step 3

Cook and stir remaining onion in the same skillet over medium-low heat until translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer onions to a large pot.

Step 4

Pour chicken broth into the pot with onions. Stir in carrots, celery, and potatoes. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are nearly tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add meatballs and remaining cilantro; simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.