Grandma Salazar's Albóndigas Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Grandma Salazar's Albóndigas Soup
45 min.
8
235kcal

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Grandma Salazar's Albóndigas Soup is a delightful and hearty dish that promises to warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. This Dairy-Free recipe is perfect for those looking to enjoy a rich, comforting meal without the need for any dairy products. Best of all, it's ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying lunch or dinner. Each serving provides about 235 calories, ensuring it's a guilt-free indulgence.

This flavorful soup is not only a main course but also serves as a complete meal in itself, packed with protein-rich meatballs and a medley of vegetables. The unique blend of spices, including freshly ground black pepper, ground cumin, and dried oregano, elevates the dish to new heights, offering a burst of Mexican flavors with every bite.

Prepared with a mix of lean ground pork and ground sirloin, these homemade meatballs are both juicy and flavorful. The addition of zucchini towards the end ensures a delightful crunch, while the carrots and onions cooked at the beginning provide a sweet and savory base to the soup. The aromatic cilantro and fresh mint add a refreshing twist, balancing the earthiness of the meat and vegetables.

To make this dish, you'll need a trusty food processor, frying pan, and Dutch oven, along with some essential equipment like paper towels and a set of measuring cups and spoons. Once you've gathered your ingredients and equipment, you're just a few steps away from enjoying a bowl of Grandma Salazar's delicious Albóndigas Soup. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or simply in the mood for a hearty, homemade meal, this recipe is sure to become a new favorite in your kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cup carrots chopped
  • large egg whites 
  • cups fat-skimmed beef broth fat-free (1 [32-ounce] carton)
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh divided minced
  • tablespoons mint leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 pound ground pork lean
  • 0.5 pound ground sirloin 
  • cups onion divided chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons oregano dried
  • 0.8 teaspoon salt divided
  • 0.5 cup short grain rice 
  • ounces canned tomatoes peeled seeded chopped
  • cup water boiling
  • ounce sandwich bread white
  • cups zucchini chopped

Equipment

  • food processor
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Pour water over rice, and let stand 20 minutes.
  2. Drain.
  3. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  4. Add 1/2 cup onion to pan; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 1/4 cups.
  6. Combine rice, cooked onion, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup cilantro, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, oregano, pork, sirloin, and egg whites, stirring well. Shape mixture into 29 (1-inch) meatballs. Chill for 20 minutes.
  7. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.
  8. Add 10 meatballs, and cook 6 minutes, browning on all sides.
  9. Remove meatballs from pan; drain well on paper towels. Wipe drippings from pan with a paper towel. Repeat procedure with cooking spray and remaining meatballs. Return pan to heat. Coat with cooking spray.
  10. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups onion, carrot, and garlic to pan; saut 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  11. Add tomato to pan, stirring to combine. Stir in broth; bring mixture to a boil.
  12. Add meatballs and mint to pan. Reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes.
  13. Add zucchini, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to pan. Cook 10 minutes.
  14. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein23.97%
Fat42.01%
Carbs34.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.7
Glycemic Load
10.55
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
15.315217305785%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.39mg
Hesperetin
0.13mg
Apigenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
9.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:235.06kcal
11.75%
Fat:10.97g
16.87%
Saturated Fat:4.01g
25.05%
Carbohydrates:19.98g
6.66%
Net Carbohydrates:17.49g
6.36%
Sugar:4.36g
4.84%
Cholesterol:39.69mg
13.23%
Sodium:806.11mg
35.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.08g
28.15%
Vitamin A:2901.46IU
58.03%
Selenium:18.71µg
26.73%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.11%
Vitamin B3:4.48mg
22.41%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.63%
Manganese:0.38mg
19.08%
Vitamin B12:1.05µg
17.47%
Phosphorus:165.93mg
16.59%
Zinc:2.38mg
15.88%
Vitamin C:13.1mg
15.88%
Folate:60.72µg
15.18%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.14%
Iron:2.58mg
14.31%
Potassium:493.84mg
14.11%
Fiber:2.49g
9.96%
Vitamin K:10.36µg
9.86%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.83%
Magnesium:34.67mg
8.67%
Copper:0.16mg
8.12%
Calcium:63.42mg
6.34%
Vitamin E:0.56mg
3.73%
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