Rich and delicious, this Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo) recipe has surprisingly few steps for a soup that’s so hearty and complex in its flavors.
I guess you could say this like a Latin American version of the Jewish matzo ball soup – juicy chicken meatballs swimming in a rich broth loaded with vegetables and seasoning. If you can find chayote squash, I recommend using that as it’s more traditional for this soup, but if not then any summer squash will do. I also prefer roma tomatoes, but again any plum tomato will do (or any tomato if it comes to that!).
This is a wonderfully filling and warming soup, great for a weeknight dinner during the colder months.
To make Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo), you will need the following ingredients:S
Blend 1/2 an onion, 4 tomatoes and the garlic in a blender until smooth.
Place a large pan over a medium heat and add the oil. Pour in the blended tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture darkens.
Pour in the chicken broth, lower and heat and keep at a simmer while you make the meatballs.
Add the ground chicken, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, rice, egg, herbs and seasoning to a bowl and combine.
Wet your hands. Take a quarter of a cup of the mixture at a time and form into balls using your hands. Repeat until you have used all the mixture.
Increase the heat and bring the broth to a boil. Gently add the meatballs to the broth.
Add the carrots and zucchini to the broth and bring to the boil again.
Add salt to taste, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
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I made this soup on a chilly evening and it blew me away! The meatballs were so juicy, and the broth was rich and comforting. I added some chayote squash, and it made all the difference. This will be a staple in our home. Thank you for sharing such an amazing recipe
Yummy! My family loved it and I felt so proud serving it on a chilly evening.
I'm so grateful for this recipe! Last week, I made the Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup and it turned out superb. My husband and I enjoyed it while reminiscing about our travels in Mexico. The flavors brought us back! Even my picky eater loved it, thanks for sharing such an easy and tasty dish.
Amazing! I made this for a cozy night in and it was a hit! The flavors melded perfectly, and I even added a bit of avocado on top. Definitely a new favorite, especially on chilly evenings!
So delicious soup
Delicious chicken soup
Superb! This soup brought back memories of family dinners. Everyone loved the flavor, even my kids couldn't get enough!
Superb flavors here. Made this soup on a chilly evening and my whole family loved it. The chicken meatballs are juicy and perfect with the broth. Reminds me of my grandma's cooking!
Superb! I made this soup for my family last Sunday. Everyone loved the flavors, especially my kids! We used zucchini since chayote was unavailable, and it was still delish. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Best soup for cold nights!
So easy peasy. Made it for my friends and they loved it.
Delicious comfort food!
Yum! This soup is the bomb! Last night, we all cuddled up, and I served it steaming hot. The kids loved the meatballs, and my husband was like, 'Pass me another bowl!' It’s a cozy hug in a bowl, perfect for chilly nights. Just wow!
Superb! Made this soup for a family gathering, and it brought back memories of my grandmother's kitchen. Everyone loved it, and the flavors were wonderfully rich and comforting.
Superb delicious soup.
