LAMB MEATBALL SOUP (SOPA DE ALBONDIGAS)

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Lamb Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas) image

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound ground lamb
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup finely chopped white onion
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 ear of corn, kernels cut off the cob
1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 bay leaf
1 whole serrano chile

Steps:

  • 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. Place the formed meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet. You should have enough to make 16 to 18 meatballs.
  • In a heavy saucepan, heat the vegetable oil on medium-high heat. 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. Add the celery, corn and carrots. 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.
  • Using a large spoon, skim the grease off the top of the soup and discard. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

Hillary Stewart
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This is the best lamb meatball soup I've ever had. It's so flavorful and the meatballs are so tender.


Adenike Adenike
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so flavorful and satisfying.


Latoya Malcolm
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Afaq Ahmad
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I'm a beginner cook and this recipe was very easy to follow. I was able to make it without any problems.


Sanjula Madushka
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This soup is very easy to make. I was able to make it in under an hour.


Anita Mitchell
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I'm not a fan of mint, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still very good, but I think it would have been even better with the mint.


Md Noshat
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This soup is delicious! I especially love the addition of the mint. It gives the soup a really fresh and flavorful taste.


Kopila Yonjan
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I've made this soup several times and it always turns out great. It's a really versatile recipe, and you can easily add or substitute ingredients to suit your taste.


QristyIez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover lamb. I always have some leftover lamb after Easter, and this soup is a perfect way to use it up.


Michael Conner
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I'm not a huge fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this soup. The meatballs were very flavorful and the broth was light and refreshing.


nadji nino
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This is one of my favorite soup recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


jibon babu
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! The meatballs were so moist and juicy, and the broth was full of flavor.


Sandy Sameh
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This lamb meatball soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the broth is rich and savory.