Description
Experience the warmth and comfort of Mexican Meatball Soup, a delightful blend of tender meatballs, rice, and vegetables simmered in flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 egg
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix together ground beef, rice, egg, half of the onion, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the remaining onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing until softened.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Add the meatballs and cook until they are cooked through, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and cilantro. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot and enjoy your comforting soup!
Notes
Customize your soup by adding other vegetables like zucchini or corn for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg