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; 11 grams 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; 53 grams finely chopped white onion

If you want to add more gluten free and dairy free recipes to your recipe box, Lamb Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas) might be a recipe you should try. One portion of this dish contains approximately 19g of protein, 22g of fat, and a total of 311 calories. For $2.09 per serving, you get a main course that serves 6. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires bay leaf, mint, serrano chile, and ear of corn. It is perfect for Winter. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 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