This authentic Mexican Albondigas soup is a comforting, homemade classic made with tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth. It’s a traditional family recipe that brings warmth and rich flavor to every bowl.
Ingredients
Meatballs
2 tbsp long-grain rice
6 oz ground pork
6 oz ground beef
1 large egg
3 fresh mint leaves
½ tsp Mexican oregano
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp ground cumin
½ medium white onion
2 garlic cloves
½ cup ground chicharrón (fried pork rinds)
Broth
½ lb tomatoes, roughly chopped
½ medium white onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves
1 tbsp vegetable oil
7 cups chicken broth (or beef broth)
½ tsp kosher salt
2 cups russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
1 large zucchini, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
2 jalapeño chiles (leave stems on and slit lengthwise)
¼ cup chopped cilantro
2 tbsp chopped mint leaves
Directions
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