Caldo De Albondigas (Nutritious Mexican Meatballs Soup)

Name: Caldo De Albondigas (Nutritious Mexican Meatballs Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds 96% ground beef; 1 egg; 3 Tablespoons uncooked white rice; ¾ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 Tablespoons olive oil (divided); ⅓ cup white rice; 2 stalks celery (chopped); 1 small onion (chopped (about 1 cup)); 4 large carrots (peeled & chopped); 1 garlic clove (peeled); 12 cups hot water; 8 oz. can tomato sauce; 2 beef bullion cubes; ½ teaspoon ground pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup cilantro (chopped); 3 cups fresh green beans (cut in halves); 2 small white potatoes (peeled and sliced); 2 medium zucchinis (sliced)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 10min

This Caldo De Albondigas is made with beef meatballs and a flavorful broth with Mexican seasonings, carrots, potatoes, zucchini and rice. Top each serving bowl with a drizzle of lime juice and hot sauce and you have a restaurant quality meal that your family will love!

Updated at: Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:52:32 GMT