Week 240: Mexican Meatball Soup

Happy Thursday!

On the menu for TUESDAY, JANUARY 30th is MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP with ROASTED RED PEPPER. Mexican Meatball Soup, known as Albondigas Soup, is a traditional soup made with juicy, herb infused meatballs, loaded with veggies, and simmered in a bold, aromatic tomato broth.

The soup begins with assembling the meatballs, which are made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg and tons of spices. They are baked in the oven to intensify their flavor. Meanwhile, onions, diced carrots and zucchini are sauteed in olive oil in the pot.

Next, homemade chicken stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and spices are added. Once the soup comes to a boil, the meatballs, black beans, and corn are dropped in. After the soup simmers, it's garnished with fresh cilantro.

The bread companion this week is my Roasted Red Pepper Bread. This bread is beautifully braided and blends together the sweetness of roasted red peppers with a little spiciness from a healthy dose of black pepper. It tastes great with this soup and is also delicious for breakfast toasted with a fried egg on top the next morning.

And one quick housekeeping item, pickup orders will now be until 5:30 PM.  I can make accommodations as needed, just let me know and we'll figure it out.