Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albóndigas de Pollo)

Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albóndigas de Pollo)
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    45 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    15

Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with this comforting and flavorful Albóndigas de Pollo! Tender chicken meatballs, infused with aromatic herbs and spices, simmer in a vibrant tomato broth alongside fresh vegetables, creating a symphony of flavors that will warm your soul.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    17 g
  • Cholesterol
    90 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    31 g
  • Saturated Fat
    1 g
  • Sodium
    998 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
0 mins

Combine 4 tomatoes, 1/2 an onion, and garlic in a blender. Blend until smooth.

02

Step
5 mins

Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add blended tomato mixture; cook until mixture changes color, about 5 minutes. Add chicken stock, reduce heat, and simmer while you prepare meatballs.

03

Step
0 mins

Place ground chicken in a bowl. Add 3 chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, egg, rice, mint, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well with your hands until mixture is uniform. Take about 1/4 cup of mixture and form into round meatballs using wet hands. Place on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture.

04

Step
0 mins

Bring stock mixture to a boil. Place a meatball into a ladle and submerge into boiling stock. Remove the ladle and repeat with remaining meatballs.

05

Step
30 mins

Place zucchini, chayote, and carrots into stock. Bring to a boil again. Lower heat, season with salt, and cover. Simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of smoked paprika to the meatball mixture.
Adjust the amount of chipotle chile peppers according to your spice preference.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and a dollop of sour cream for a vibrant finish.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Torrance Koelpin

    This soup is a hug in a bowl! So comforting and flavorful, perfect for a chilly evening.

  • Rigoberto Flatley

    I like to serve this with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt on top.

  • Dell Bernier

    I used ground turkey instead of chicken, and it turned out great!

  • Braeden Ryan

    This is my new go-to soup recipe! It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.

  • Grover Bashirian

    Next time, I'll add a can of diced tomatoes to the broth for a richer tomato flavor.

  • Ransom Cole

    I added a pinch of cumin and a bay leaf to the broth for extra depth of flavor. Delicious!

  • Laron Prohaska

    The meatballs were so tender and juicy! My family loved this recipe.

  • Felicia Heaney

    Freezes well! Perfect for meal prepping.

  • Nicolette Wisoky

    Don't skip the fresh mint! It adds a wonderful brightness to the soup.

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