Mexican Meatball Soup with Rice and Cilantro

Gluten Free
Health score
17%
Mexican Meatball Soup with Rice and Cilantro
45 min.
6
379kcal

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Warm up your kitchen and your heart with this delightful Mexican Meatball Soup with Rice and Cilantro! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free dish is a comforting blend of flavors that will transport you straight to the vibrant streets of Mexico. With a rich beef broth base, succulent meatballs made from a mix of lean ground beef and pork sausage, and the zesty kick of chunky tomato salsa, every spoonful is a celebration of taste.

What sets this soup apart is not just its hearty ingredients but also the fresh cilantro that adds a burst of color and flavor, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. The addition of long-grain white rice makes it a filling meal, while the combination of spices like cumin and black pepper elevates the dish to new heights. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests with minimal effort.

Gather your loved ones around the table and ladle out this delicious soup, garnished with extra cilantro for that fresh touch. With each bowl, you’ll enjoy a satisfying blend of protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbs, making it a balanced meal that everyone will love. Dive into this culinary adventure and savor the warmth and comfort of homemade Mexican Meatball Soup!

Ingredients

  • small bay leaves 
  • 0.3 pound sausage meat 
  • 72.5 ounce beef broth canned
  • 28 ounce frangelico diced canned
  • large eggs 
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper black
  • pound ground beef lean
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 2.8 cups onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup salsa (medium-hot)
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup rice long-grain white
  • 0.3 cup milk whole
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 3/4 cups onions, 2 garlic cloves and bay leaves; sauté 5 minutes.
  3. Add broth, tomatoes with juices, salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro; bring to boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine ground beef, pork sausage, cornmeal, whole milk, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, then remaining 1 cup onions, 2 garlic cloves and 1/4 cup cilantro in medium bowl.
  5. Mix well. Shape meat mixture by generous tablespoonfuls into 1- to 1 1/4-inch balls.
  6. Add rice and meatballs to soup and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice and meatballs are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories379kcal
Protein29.6%
Fat38.9%
Carbs31.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
53.61
Glycemic Load
13.67
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.647391340007%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
3.67mg
Kaempferol
0.48mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
15.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:379kcal
18.95%
Fat:16.2g
24.92%
Saturated Fat:5.01g
31.31%
Carbohydrates:29.51g
9.84%
Net Carbohydrates:26.59g
9.67%
Sugar:4.67g
5.18%
Cholesterol:92.7mg
30.9%
Sodium:1801.5mg
78.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.73g
55.47%
Vitamin B3:8.59mg
42.96%
Vitamin B12:2.22µg
37.05%
Zinc:5.09mg
33.97%
Vitamin B6:0.65mg
32.39%
Phosphorus:319.76mg
31.98%
Selenium:22.11µg
31.58%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.28%
Potassium:753.49mg
21.53%
Iron:3.63mg
20.17%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.69%
Magnesium:55.27mg
13.82%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.47%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.18%
Fiber:2.92g
11.7%
Copper:0.19mg
9.53%
Vitamin E:1.39mg
9.25%
Folate:35.16µg
8.79%
Vitamin C:6.98mg
8.46%
Vitamin K:8.86µg
8.43%
Calcium:81.33mg
8.13%
Vitamin A:276.35IU
5.53%
Vitamin D:0.6µg
4%
Source:Epicurious