Keto Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)

Savor the comforting flavors of Keto Albondigas, a low-carb twist on the classic Mexican meatball soup. This hearty recipe features tender meatballs made from a savory blend of ground beef and pork, almond flour, and fresh cilantro, simmered in a flavorful tomato-infused beef broth. Packed with vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrot, celery, and onion, this soup is both nutritious and satisfying while staying keto-friendly. Perfectly spiced with cumin and served with creamy avocado slices and zesty lime wedges, this dish offers a delicious balance of warmth and brightness. Ready in just an hour, it's an ideal choice for a wholesome weeknight meal that's bursting with authentic Mexican flavors!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 0.5 lb Ground pork
• 1 large Egg
• 0.25 cup Almond flour
• 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 6 cups Beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 medium Zucchini, diced
• 1 large Carrot, diced
• 2 Celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 1 Avocado, sliced
• 1 Lime, sliced into wedges

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, egg, almond flour, half of the chopped cilantro, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Mix until well combined.

Step 2

Form the meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a plate or baking sheet.

Step 3

In a large pot, bring beef broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add tomato paste and stir until it is fully dissolved.

Step 4

Carefully add the meatballs one by one into the simmering broth. Reduce heat to medium and let them cook for about 15 minutes.

Step 5

Add the diced zucchini, carrot, celery, and onion into the pot. Stir gently and continue to simmer for another 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 6

Adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or pepper to taste.

Step 7

Once cooked, serve the soup hot in bowls. Garnish with the remaining chopped cilantro.

Step 8

Serve with slices of avocado and lime wedges on the side for added flavor. Encourage guests to squeeze lime juice over their soup as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3158.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2629.1

Total Fat 187.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 736.7mg	0%
Sodium 8560.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.2g	0%
Total Sugars 23.0g
Protein 176.6g	0%

Vitamin D 81.9IU	0%
Calcium 594.4mg	0%
Iron 23.1mg	0%
Potassium 4517.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.2%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 10.4%