MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP
There are several ways to make a Mexican meatball soup, and this is one of the simplest recipes that I've found that my family absolutely loves. These Mexican Meatballs are cooked in a tomato broth flavored with cilantro & mint. A delicious and elegant dish that's perfect for a nice dinner.
Provided by Mely Martínez
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a hot griddle to roast. Turn ccasionally to have an even roasting (about 5-7 minutes). Once roasted, place in your blender and process until you have a smooth sauce. If your tomatoes aren't juicy and your blender is having a hard time blending, add ¼ cup of water.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large saucepan at medium high heat. Once it is hot, gently pour in the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes and then add the chicken broth. Keep cooking. When it starts boiling, reduce the heat to simmer. While the sauce is cooking we will start forming the meatballs.
- To from the meatballs: In a small bowl, soak the bread with the milk until it is softened, about 1 minute.
- Place meat in a large bowl and make a well in the center.
- Grind garlic clove and peppercorns in your molcajete (the flavors won't be able to compare if you use the dried form, but they'll still work fine). Once ground, add it to the meat, as well as the bread soaked in milk and the beaten egg. Season with salt.
- Gently mix with your hands or a wooden spoon. Do not over-mix or your meatballs will be hard. Next, form the small balls (the size of a golf ball) with your hands, without forcing or putting too much pressure on the meat, and carefully drop them into the simmering tomato broth. Keep making the meatballs, repeating this process. Once all of the meatballs are in the broth, cook for another 15 to 20 minutes. 5 minutes before they're done, add the chopped cilantro and season with salt. In this step, add any extra vegetables you want in your soup to cook along with the meatballs.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cup, Calories 266 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 667 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g
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There is a multitude of ways shrimp soup is made in Mexico, and each region can have its own recipes. In the Huasteca region, for example, there is a version where corn dough is diluted in water and added to the soup to form a slightly thick soup, called Huatape. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.
Provided by Mely Martínez
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place shrimp peels, onion, garlic, and bay leaf in a saucepan with the 5 cups of water. Turn on the heat to medium-high. Once it starts boiling, reduces heat to simmer for about 6-8 minutes, then set aside.
- While the broth is simmering, place the tomatoes, onion, and garlic on a hot griddle to roast. Turn from time to time to have an even roasting. This step will take about 8 minutes. Remove the garlic promptly, since it takes less time to roast; if you leave it too long it will burn and have a bitter taste.
- Once the tomatoes, onion, and garlic are ready, place into a blender along with the chipotle peppers (if using). Process until you have a fine pure. If needed, chop the tomatoes to avoid having big chunks in the salsa before placing in the blender.
- In a medium-size pot, heat the oil at medium temperature, add the carrots, and cook for a couple of minutes. Then, stir in the potatoes and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring often to keep them from sticking to the pan.
- Pour the tomato sauce using a strainer, bring to a boil, and then lower the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Then, using a strainer add the shrimp broth, stir in the shrimp and gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, depending on the size of the shrimp. The shrimp will be a light orange color but still look firm; do not overcook or the shrimp will have a rubbery texture. Add the epazote and cook for 2 more minutes, then season with fresh ground pepper and salt. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bowl, Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 285 mg, Sodium 1000 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g
MEXICAN SHRIMP MEATBALL SOUP
Delicious soup mildly spicy. I sometimes add a little cooked angel hair pasta for more of a noodle soup. Add the pasta before serving so it don't soak up the liquid.
Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8
Categories Other Soups
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Add all ingredients for meatballs together in a food processor. Set aside in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a large Dutch oven add the oil. Saute the onions for 10 minutes. Add the poblano chilies and cook 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, fish stock, tomato paste, brown sugar and bay leaves.
- Bring to a boil. Let simmer 30 minutes over low heat. Shape the shrimp meatballs into 12 meatballs. Drop them carefully in the liquid and poach them for 5 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve garnished with cilantro
MAMA'S OLD-FASHIONED ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALL SOUP)
This is my number-one soup recipe, perfect for a cold rainy day, handed down to me by my mother. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family has.
Provided by SpiceUpYourLife
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Pour water into a large stockpot over high heat. Stir in 3 cups tomato sauce, yellow onion, chicken bouillon, garlic, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Bring broth to a slow boil.
- Combine ground beef, eggs, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, white rice, 1/4 cup cilantro, seasoned salt, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Squeeze mixture with your hands until thoroughly mixed.
- Scoop 1/4 cup of beef mixture and form in a ball. Lower gently into boiling broth. Repeat with remaining beef mixture.
- Stir potatoes, carrots, and celery into the broth. Cover and simmer until meatballs and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cabbage. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1125.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a heavy large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the onion, rice, cilantro, ground meat, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Using wet hands, shape the meat mixture into 20 to 22 (1-inch) meatballs.
- Combine the carrots, serrano chile, potato, tomato paste, and vegetable stock in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the meatballs and zucchini and simmer on low heat until the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Season the soup with salt and pepper, to taste.
MEXICAN SHRIMP SOUP
Provided by Herb Mesa
Time 40m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a medium pan, combine 2 cups water with shrimp heads and tails. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 20 minutes. Strain out the shrimp shells and set the stock aside.
- In a large sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat then add the potato, onion, bell pepper, chorizo, and garlic. Saute until the onion is tender and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cumin, paprika, bay leaves. Add the vegetable stock and shrimp stock, bring to a simmer and cook for 6 to 8 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse. Stir in the sriracha.
- Add the clams, scallops, and shrimp and cook for an additional 6 to 8 minutes.
- To serve, spoon the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
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