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Dinner for 6

Albondigas Vegetable Soup

Rice-filled meatballs simmer with tomatoes, chipotle, potatoes, carrots, and zucchini in seasoned chicken broth.

$2.44per serving $$
75 minstart to table
6servings

SpanishDairy-freeBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 3 tbsp fresh chopped mint
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb meatloaf mix
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 whole peeled tomatoes with their juices
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 small russet potatoes
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)
  • lime wedges (optional)

Steps

  1. Mix the egg, mint, two garlic cloves, oregano, cumin, and salt in a bowl, then gently mix in the meatloaf mix and cooked rice.
  2. Shape the mixture into small meatballs and refrigerate them while preparing the soup.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the onion and three garlic cloves for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes, chipotle peppers, chicken broth, salt, cumin, oregano, carrots, and potatoes, then bring the soup to a boil.
  5. Lower the heat, add the meatballs, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes until they reach 160 F.
  6. Add the zucchini and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then stir in the cilantro and serve with lime wedges if using.

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