Ingredients to make albondigas. For the meatballs gather the following: lean ground beef. Mexican chorizo sausage or regular sausage. Egg. Garlic. Rice, cooked or raw. Cilantro, chopped (or mix 1/4 cup mint and 1/4 cup of cilantro)
The type of meatballs traditionally found in albondigas soup are made with ground beef, using uncooked rice as a binding agent. In Spain, Albondigas are often served as tapas and made with a mix of veal and pork. When served as a soup they are poached in a variety of broth bases, from tomato and garlic to almond.
The Spanish albondigas variation can be served as an appetizer or main course, often in a tomato sauce. While the Mexican albondigas are commonly served in a soup with a light broth and vegetables like you see here. This meatball soup has been enjoyed by my family FOREVER.
If you want to serve some healthier tapas for your family or friends, take your pick from these 10 Low-Carb Tapas… 1. Marinated Olives with Citrus and Herbs