"Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup) is a classic Mexican Soup that’s about to become a family favorite! Albondigas Soup is a traditional Mexican soup made with juicy, herb and rice infused meatballs (albondigas), and loaded with veggies: carrots, potatoes, celery, and chayote all simmered in a bold, aromatic tomato broth – and of course toppings! This Albondigas Soup recipe is hearty, warm, comforting and customizable with your favorite veggies. Albondigas Soup is make ahead friendly (tips and tricks in..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked (divided)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 small yellow onion (chopped)
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1 jalapeno pepper (minced)
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2 medium carrots (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
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2 stalks celery (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
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2 small Yukon gold potatoes (chopped into 1-inch chunks)
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4 garlic cloves (minced)
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 tsp EACH dried oregano, ground coriander
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1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, salt, pepper
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2 15 oz. cans fire roasted tomatoes with juices
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1 4 oz. can mild diced green chiles
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8 cups low sodium beef broth
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1 chayote, peeled, cored (chopped into 1/2” cubes (may sub 1/2 zucchini))
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8 oz. lean ground beef
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8 oz. ground pork (may sub lean ground beef)
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rice from above (in directions)
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1/2 small yellow onion (minced)
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1 large egg
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
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2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
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1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano (OR ½ teaspoon dried )
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1/2 tsp EACH chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pepper
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Avocados
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Tomatoes
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cilantro
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sour cream
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lime juice
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hot sauce