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Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup) (Week of 3/6)

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 Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)
*Please Note: Ingredients and recipes are subject to change due to product availability and teacher's discretion.*
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
8-10 servings
Ingredients
For Meatballs
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Rice cooked
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons Mint chopped
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Soup
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2-3 Carrots cut into big chunks
  • 2 Russet Potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2.5 teaspoons oregano
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 small zucchinis cut into big chunks
  • 1/4 lb green beans halved
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
8-10 servings
Ingredients
For Meatballs
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Rice cooked
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons Mint chopped
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Soup
  • 1 Medium Onion chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 2-3 Carrots cut into big chunks
  • 2 Russet Potatoes cut into chunks
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2.5 teaspoons oregano
  • 8 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 small zucchinis cut into big chunks
  • 1/4 lb green beans halved
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
To Make the Meatballs
  1. Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs in a big bowl and roll mixture into large meatballs.
To Make the Soup
  1. Heat oil in soup pot on medium high heat and sauté onion till it become soft and translucent. Add in garlic and sauté for a minute.
  2. Add in carrots, celery and potatoes and combine well. Cook for 5 minutes
  3. Add in tomatoes along with cumin and oregano and stir well. Add in vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce to medium heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  4. Slowly add in meatballs, being very cautious not to break them. Give a gentle stir. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Add in green beans and zucchini along with cilantro and cook for 8-10 minutes, till zucchini and green beans are cooked and meatballs have cooked all the way through.
  6. Add in lime juice and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
  7. Serve it with more lime and cilantro for garnishing.