Costa Rican Sopa de Albondigas
Meatballs of ground beef or pork mixed with rice and spices in a broth of veggies, and more spices.
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230 kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large pot or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup cooked white rice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups chopped carrots
- 2 cups chopped potatoes
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, cilantro, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and egg. Mix well to combine.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a boil.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot, and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gently add the meatballs to the pot and simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in the green onions and parsley.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Tip and Tricks
To make the meatballs, mix the ingredients together gently and do not overwork the mixture, as this can make the meatballs tough. Wetting your hands with cold water before shaping the meatballs can help prevent sticking. You can also bake the meatballs in the oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes instead of simmering them in the soup.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1160mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g
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