Homemade Albondigas Soup

Making Albondigas Soup for the first time is such a rewarding experience! This traditional Mexican-style meatball soup combines tender, flavorful beef meatballs with a savory tomato broth, fresh vegetables, zucchini, and sweet corn.

It’s hearty enough for a complete meal and makes the perfect comforting dish for a family dinner.

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 1 lb ground beef
• ¼ cup uncooked white rice
• 1 egg
• ¼ cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

For the Soup

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato sauce or tomato paste
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 zucchini, chopped
• 1–2 ears corn, cut into pieces
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 cups water, or as needed
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish