Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

Enjoy a big bowl of the best chicken meatball soup you can imagine

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 50m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (7 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

233
Calories
4,9g
Fat
17,2g
Carbohydrates
30,5g
Protein
90mg
Cholesterol
998mg
Sodium
Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

Recipe Description

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

Ingredients for Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Blend the tomatoes, onion and garlic

    2 min
    Step 1 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    Blend 1/2 an onion, 4 tomatoes and the garlic in a blender until smooth.

  2. 2

    Cook the blended tomatoes

    5 min
    Step 2 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    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.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken broth

    5 min
    Step 3 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    Pour in the chicken broth, lower and heat and keep at a simmer while you make the meatballs.

  4. 4

    Make the meatballs

    2 min
    Step 4 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    Add the ground chicken, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, rice, egg, herbs and seasoning to a bowl and combine.

  5. 5

    Shape the meatballs

    3 min
    Step 5 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    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.

  6. 6

    Add the meatballs to the broth

    2 min
    Step 6 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    Increase the heat and bring the broth to a boil. Gently add the meatballs to the broth.

  7. 7

    Add the vegetables

    1 min
    Step 7 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    Add the carrots and zucchini to the broth and bring to the boil again.

  8. 8

    Cook the meatballs

    30 min
    Step 8 - Mexican Chicken Meatball Soup (Sopa de Albondigas de Pollo)

    Add salt to taste, reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

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5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews)
Patricia Winters
March 26, 2025
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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

Mia
August 31, 2024
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Yummy! My family loved it and I felt so proud serving it on a chilly evening.

Iggy
February 2, 2024
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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!

Xavier
December 13, 2021
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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!

Sofia
June 8, 2020
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Delicious comfort food!

Fiona
April 24, 2019
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Amazing! My family loved it, especially on chilly nights. It felt like a warm hug in a bowl!

Made by Cook.me
April 16, 2019
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Verified! thank you. This soup tastes yummy!

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