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Meatballs are so easy to make. Once you try this recipe you will want to only make your own!
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5 from 6 votes

Meatball Soup (Albondigas)

Meatball soup recipe, also known as Albondigas is a delicious Mexican soup made with homemade meatballs, tomatoes, and spices - a perfect weeknight dinner idea
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 60kcal
Author: Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

  • 12-14 meatballs (see above for recipe}
  • 2 48 ounce boxes chicken broth can use cans if desired
  • 1 28 ounce can whole tomatoes
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, saute onions and celery in hot oil until onions are translucent
  • Add remaining ingredients except meatballs and bring to a boil.
  • Add meatballs and reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 60kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 593mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg