Once Upon a Chef · by Jennifer Segal★ 4.8 (8)

Albondigas Soup

Name: Albondigas Soup
Yield: 6
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3 tablespoons fresh chopped mint (or cilantro); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb meatloaf mix (or half 80% lean ground beef/half ground pork–or all of one or the other); 1¼ cups (packed) cooked long grain white rice (see note); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (28-oz) whole peeled tomatoes with their juices; 2 to 3 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ((see note)); 8 cups chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 carrots, cut into ½-in pieces; 2 small russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-in pieces (should be 2 cups); 1 large zucchini, cut into ½-in pieces; 1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro, for serving; Lime wedges, for serving

NUTRITION · PER SERVING—

CAL 40%·PRO 70%

CARBS 87G43% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC65G OTHER16G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 29G32% OF CAL

9G SAT20G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A nourishing Mexican soup with tender meatballs, fresh vegetables, rice, and spicy broth. Freezes well, making it ideal for meal prep and busy weeknights.

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Ingredients

serves 6

1 egg
3 tablespoons fresh chopped mint (or cilantro)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb meatloaf mix (or half 80% lean ground beef/half ground pork–or all of one or the other)
1¼ cups (packed) cooked long grain white rice (see note)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28-oz) whole peeled tomatoes with their juices
2 to 3 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ((see note))
8 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 carrots, cut into ½-in pieces
2 small russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-in pieces (should be 2 cups)
1 large zucchini, cut into ½-in pieces
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro, for serving
Lime wedges, for serving

At a glance

PER SERVING

CAL 40%·PRO 70%

CARBS 87G43% OF CAL

5G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC65G OTHER16G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 29G32% OF CAL

9G SAT20G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Sodium: 4606mg
Total sugar: 16g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 1132mg
Calcium: 239mg
Iron: 9mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: —
SODIUM: 4606MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Albondigas Soup

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

At a glance