Sopa de Estrellitas con Albóndigas (Pasta and Meatballs Soup)
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- ½ pound of ground pork
- ½ pound of ground beef
- 1 beaten egg
- 1 cup of aliños sauce
- Salt
- ½ warm water
- ½ cup masarepa or precooked cornmeal
For the soup:
- 1 cup of aliños sauce
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 8 cups water or more if needed
- ½ teaspoon of cumin
- ½ pound star-shaped, cooked until al dente and drained
- Salt and ground pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, egg, aliuños, salt, cornmeal and water. Knead with your hands until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into 12 small meatballs, set them on a plate.
- In a large pot over medium heat, place the aliuños, carrots, water cumin. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer.
- Add the meatballs to the broth, one at a time. Cover and let cook for 40 to 45 minutes over medium-low heat.
- Add the cooked pasta and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh cilantro and serve immediately.
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I was craving a good hot soup last week and this star-shaped Pasta and Meatballs Soup was just what I needed to warm up on a cold fall day. This soup is rich, soothing, flavorful, and very easy to make.
Growing up in Colombia, a bowl of soup was served in my house with lunch or dinner every day. My mom's Sopa de Estrellitas con Albóndigas was one of my favorites. The flavors of this soup remind me of my childhood home in Colombia and make me feel warm and cozy.
Buen provecho!
Belinda @zomppa
With it being so cold, this soup has my name written all over it! When can I come over?
Erica
What about tonight :)...Thanks, Belinda!
Kim
I have always wanted to make this soup. It looks so pretty with the stars. Pinning!
Erica
Thanks, Kim!
Joanne
My grandmother used to make a soup like this all the time! Perfect comfort food.
Erica
Thanks,Joanne!
Dinie
Interesting!! I wouldn't have thought to put meatballs in soups.... Different,but sounds tasty!
Erica
Thanks, Dinie! Meatballs are fantastic in soups!
Camila
Que rico!! I most say this looks so yummy 😀
Erica
Gracias, Camila!
Chris
That broth looks so rich. I know my son would love this, he is such a meatball freak.
Erica
My kids love this soup !!! Try it, Chris!
Sara
Made this soup last night for dinner and it was a hit with the kiddos. It was delicious. Thanks for all your family recipes.
Erica
Thanks,Sara!