Albondigas is a traditional Mexican meatball soup made with seasoned ground meat meatballs and a flavorful broth with vegetables. Here is a simplified step-by-step guide to making albondigas:
- Prepare the meatball mixture by combining ground beef with garlic, salt, pepper, onions, masa harina or rice (for binding), and seasonings like cumin and cilantro.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- In a large pot, bring chicken broth and water to a boil with garlic. Add the meatballs and cook until they float and are cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
- Sauté onions and diced tomatoes separately, then add them along with rice and vegetables like carrots, potatoes, celery, and zucchini to the broth.
- Add puréed roasted tomatoes, spices such as cumin, coriander, oregano, and cilantro to the soup. Simmer for about 30 more minutes until everything is tender and flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot, optionally with lime wedges and warm tortillas.
This yields a hearty, comforting soup with tender meatballs and a savory vegetable broth.
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