Best Albondigas Soup

Step 1

Make the meatballs first: Combine everything and mix thoroughly.

Step 2

Form meatballs and roll between your palms (Otherwise, meatballs will fall apart in the soup).

Step 3

You should make around 20 to 24 meatballs, set aside.

Step 4

Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, tomatoes and their liquid, cumin, oregano and cilantro leaves in a large pot.

Step 5

Bring to boil, and reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Drop meatballs in the soup (Make sure the soup is slightly boiling, the meatballs need to be cooked quickly).

Step 7

Return to simmer and cook another 10 minutes.

Step 8

Add zucchini and cook 10 minutes.

Step 9

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 10

You could top the soup with cooked rice, or just by itself.