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Hard 2 hr 55 min~320 kcal 6/10
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Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas
A Nicaraguan chicken meatball soup with masa, achiote, yuca, potato, mint, culantro, and a bright aromatic broth.
Hard⏱️ 1 hr 30 min📖 1 min readServes 6~380 kcal🇳🇮 Nicaraguan🌍 Full translation
32 min prep 58 min cook
- #High Protein
- #One-Pot
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Timeline
Total 1 h 30 min- Prep32 min
- Cooking58 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
For the broth
- 900 g Chicken thighs
For the meatballs
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Corn masa flour
For the vegetables
- 350 g Yuca
- 2 Potatoes
For flavoring
- 1 Green pepper
- 1 Yellow onion
- 3 clove Garlic
For the spice mix
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Achiote
For the herbs
- 0.3 bunch Fresh mint
- 0.3 bunch Fresh cilantro or culantro
For cooking
- 8 cup(~1600 ml) Hot water
General
- 1.3 dessert spoon(~13 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken thighs, onion, garlic, pepper, salt, and hot water into a pot.
- 2
Cook the chicken for 35 minutes, until tender.
35 min35:00 - 3
Remove and shred the chicken, then strain the broth.
- 4
Knead the shredded chicken with masa flour, achiote, and half a cup of chicken broth to make the meatball mixture.
- 5
Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- 6
Cut the yuca and potatoes into large pieces and cook them in the chicken broth for 14 minutes.
14 min14:00 - 7
Drop the chicken meatballs into the soup and cook for 9 minutes.
9 min09:00 - 8
Add the mint and cilantro, rest for 3 minutes, and serve.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Add the chicken broth to the masa mixture gradually, the mixture should be soft but firm enough to shape.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve the soup in wide bowls with fresh mint, optional lime, and warm corn tortillas.
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Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
28
g protein
42
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 45%Fat 25%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
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FAQ
How many servings does Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas take?
Prep 32 minutes, cooking 58 minutes; 90 minutes in total.Is Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 28g, carbs: 42g, fat: 10g.Is Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas belong to?
This recipe belongs to Nicaraguan cuisine.How many ingredients does Nicaraguan Sopa de Albondigas need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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