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Lamb Sopa de Albondigas

A delicious comfort food Mexican soup.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Linda Arceo

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground lamb
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 8 cups regular strength vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano leaves
  • 2 medium-size onions chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground chili powder
  • 5 carrots sliced
  • 1/4 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
  • salt to taste
  • 2 or 3 limes cut into wedges

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix lamb, flour, eggs and 1/2 cup broth.
  • In a large soup pot, combine remaining 7 1/2 cups broth, oregano, onions and chili powder. Bring to a boil over high heat then reduce to low.
  • Quickly shape beef mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls dropping them into the broth. Simmer, uncovered, skimming off any fat and foam for 5 minutes. Add carrots, rice and peas. Continue to simmer, uncovered until carrots and rice are tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Serve soup and 3-4 meatballs into bowls and serve along with lime wedges. Season with salt to taste.