Sopa de albondigas

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Sopa de albondigas is a Mexican dish consisting of small meatballs that are fried, then simmered in a tomato-based soup. The meatballs are usually made from turkey, chicken, or beef, seasoned with smoked paprika, coriander, garlic, onions, and breadcrumbs. After being simmered in the soup, the dish is typically garnished with avocado slices, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and chopped green onions. This soup is often accompanied by corn tortillas with butter and salt on the side. It is believed that these savory meatballs originated as a Berber or Arab dish which was brought over to Spain, and later to Mexico via conquistadors.