Albondigas de Pollo
Serves 6
25 mins prep
45 mins cook
70 mins total
Albondigas de Pollo (Chicken Meatball Soup) captures the authentic taste of Mexico in a bowl. These tender chicken and rice meatballs are gently simmered in a rich, tomato-infused broth. A must try!
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For the Meatballs:
For the Sauce:
Optional Vegetables:
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For the Meatballs:
In a large bowl, add the chicken, mint, rice, oregano, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, and eggs.
Mix until well combined.
Form meatballs. About the 1” to 1 ½" in diameter.
Repeat until you no longer have meat.
If the meatballs are not coming together, add some breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers until they do.
Place in the fridge until ready to use.
For the Tomato Sauce:
Heat the oil in a large stock pot.
Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
Then add the tomato sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
Making the Soup:
Gently and carefully add the meatballs to the pot, one-by-one.
Add the chicken broth. Stir gently.
Cook for 5 minutes.
Add the carrots and potatoes, if using.
Stir gently to combine.
Cover and let cook for 25 minutes.
Serve with lime and enjoy.