Lamb Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas)

Name: Lamb Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas)
Prep time: 55 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: South American, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning; 1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 ear of corn, kernels cut off the cob; 1 egg; 59 milliliters finely chopped fresh mint; 454 grams ground lamb; 1 Tbsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning; 1 liters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 whole serrano chile; 2 Tbsps tomato paste; 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 79 milliliters finely chopped white onion

Lamb Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas) is a gluten free and dairy free main course. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 311 calories, 19g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up bay leaf, ear of corn, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. 13 people found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is perfect for Autumn. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground lamb, mint, salt, pepper and egg. Using clean hands, mix until well combined. Measure 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture and roll in the palm of your hands to form a meatball.

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Ground Lamb

Meatballs

Pepper

Meat

Mint

Roll

Salt

Egg

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Mixing Bowl

Place the formed meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should have enough to make 16 to 18 meatballs.

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Meatballs

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Baking Sheet

In a heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat.

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Vegetable Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add the onions and tomato paste and cook, stirring, until the onions are softened and the tomato paste is cooked into the onions, about 3 minutes.

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Tomato Paste

Onion

Add the celery, corn and carrots.

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Carrot

Celery

Corn

Saute until soft, about 2 minutes.

Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, and then add the lamb meatballs (albondigas) and the bay leaf. Score the serrano chile by finely slicing it down the middle, being careful not to fully cut it in half, and add to the pot. Lower the heat and cover. Simmer for 35 minutes.

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Chicken Broth