Sopa De Albondigas Y Macarrones (Mexican Meatball Pasta Soup) Recipe

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Sopa De Albondigas Y Macarrones (Mexican Meatball Pasta Soup)
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Ingredients
18
Count
Nutrition
344
Calories
Total time
35
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Peel the onion and cut in half.Mince enough onion to make about two tablepoons-mince very finely and set aside.Chop about 1/4 of the onion(or 1/2 if using two small onions),set aside.Peel 2 cloves of the garlic and mince.
  2. Roast and grind the cumin seeds.
  3. Wash,dry,and chop the cilantro finely.
  4. Mix the meat,2 tablespoons minced onion,minced garlic, about 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin,about 2 teaspoons cilantro,the egg,and the cracker crumbs.Season generously with fresh black pepper,and if desired salt.Set aside.
  5. Make the tomato sauce:Heat a cast iron skillet or grill over medium heat until very hot.Add about 1/2 of the garlic cloves,unpeeled.Roast,turning occasionally,until they have black spots on each side.Remove from the pan.Add the unchopped onion,cut into very large chunks.Roast about 5 minutes ,without turning.After 5 minutes,turn to check.They should be blackened.Repeat for other side.You can place them in the pan at the same time you begin roasting the garlic if your pan is large enough.They should be done a few minutes after the garlic.It is not necessary for the onion to cook through,just to soften a bit and have black spots on the outside.Peel the garlic and place in a blender jar with the onion.
  6. Turn heat up to medium high.Place the whole tomatoes in the same pan and roast until blackened on one side,flip and roast on other side.Tomatoes should be quite soft and may have burst where they are blackenet.Place in the blender with the onion and garlic.Set aside to cool a few minutes.
  7. Peel the remaining raw garlic and add to the blender.Add cumin,salt,pepper, chile powder,and Mexican oregano to taste.Add about 1 cup water or broth and blend to a smooth puree.
  8. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium.When hot,add the dry pasta,lower heat to medium low,and cook,stirring often,until the pasta has begun to brown lightly .Add the reserved chopped onion and the carrots and the bay leaf and continue sauteeing,stirring,until the onion and carrots soften .
  9. Add half of the sauce and enough water or broth to cover the pasta by about 2 inches.Raise heat to bring to a boil.
  10. Let pasta simmer until it is al dente;the time will vary according to the size of your pasta-do not remove pasta from the pot.
  11. Form small meatballs and add to the pot of boiling soup.If you have room it is best to do this in one batch.I use about 1 tablespoon of the mixture to form each meatball.
  12. Add the remaining sauce and the cilantro.Cover the pot,and lower the heat slightly.Check after about 3 minutes,you may need to turn the meatballs so they cook evenly.
  13. Continue cooking until the meatballs are cooked through and have no pink in the middle.This may take about 7 minutes(again this depends on how large you made the meatballs).
  14. Serve hot with limes to squeeze into the broth.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 343.69 Kcal (1439 kJ)
Calories from fat 155.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.3g 27%
Cholesterol 77.99mg 26%
Sodium 912.69mg 38%
Potassium 912.37mg 19%
Total Carbs 32.05g 11%
Sugars 11.18g 45%
Dietary Fiber 5.23g 21%
Protein 18.63g 37%
Vitamin C 35.4mg 59%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 87.8mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 56.27 Kcal (236 kJ)
Calories from fat 25.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.83g 27%
Cholesterol 12.77mg 26%
Sodium 149.43mg 38%
Potassium 149.38mg 19%
Total Carbs 5.25g 11%
Sugars 1.83g 45%
Dietary Fiber 0.86g 21%
Protein 3.05g 37%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 59%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 14%
Iron 0.4mg 15%
Calcium 14.4mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.5
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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