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Recipe courtesy of Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger

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Total:: 1 hr 20 min
Prep:: 35 min
Cook:: 45 min

Yield:: 6 servings

Level:: Easy

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
8 garlic cloves, peeled
2 bunches cilantro, leaves only
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 pound ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 large leek, trimmed, washed and thinly julienned
4 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1/4 head white cabbage, cored, and thinly sliced
1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded and thinly julienned
3 medium Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced
2 1/2 quarts chicken stock
3 tablespoons white vinegar

Directions

Combine the olive oil, garlic, cilantro and 1 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper in a blender. Puree until smooth.

In a large bowl, mix together the turkey or chicken, egg and cilantro paste. Add the bread crumbs and mix only until combined. Roll into small walnut-sized meatballs in the palms of your hands and place on a tray in the refrigerator.

Heat 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large stockpot over high heat. Saute the leeks and carrots with the remaining 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper for 2 to 4 minutes. Add the cabbage, jalapenos and tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are limp, about 3 minutes longer. Pour in the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the chilled meatballs in batches, shaking the pan to prevent sticking, and brown on all sides. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

When all the meatballs are browned, transfer to the simmering stock and cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and serve hot.

Cook's Note

For a heartier dish, add a handful or two of rice or small-shaped pasta along with the stock.

My Private Notes

Name: Turkey Albondigas Soup
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H45M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil; 8 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 bunches cilantro, leaves only; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 pound ground turkey or chicken, preferably dark meat; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1 large leek, trimmed, washed and thinly julienned; 4 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 1/4 head white cabbage, cored, and thinly sliced; 1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded and thinly julienned; 3 medium Roma tomatoes, cored, seeded and diced; 2 1/2 quarts chicken stock; 3 tablespoons white vinegar