Low-Calorie • Gluten-Free

Active 1 hr

Total 1 hr

Chipotle Albondigas Soup

Just a bit of spicy chorizo sausage adds lots of flavor to the meatballs in this hearty Mexican soup. Dandelion greens, carrots and corn are colorful additions.

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken or beef broth
• 4 cups water
• 1-2 limes, divided
• 4 ounces fresh chorizo, casing removed (1-2 links)
• ½ cup fine whole-grain cornmeal (see Tip)
• ½ cup finely chopped scallions
• ½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 large egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1¼ pounds lean (90% or leaner) ground beef or bison
• 6 cups chopped dandelion greens or chard, tough stems removed
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1-2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen

1. Bring broth and water to a simmer in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Meanwhile, zest and juice 1 lime; reserve the juice. Break up chorizo in a large bowl. Mix in cornmeal, scallions, cilantro, egg, garlic, oregano, pepper and the lime zest. Add meat. Gently mix to combine (do not overmix). Using 1 tablespoon for each, make about 40 small meatballs.

3. Add greens, carrots and chipotle to taste to the simmering broth mixture, then add the meatballs. Simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in corn and cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes more. Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

►► MAKE AHEAD: Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Serves 6: about 2 cups each

Calories 390 | Fat 20g (sat 7g) | Cholesterol 109mg | Carbs 24g | Total sugars 4g (added 0g) | Protein 31g | Fiber 4g | Sodium 441mg | Potassium 958mg.

Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (189% daily value) | Vitamin C (47% dv) | Vitamin B₁₂ (45% dv) | Iron (30% dv).

All cornmeal is not created equal. Whole-grain cornmeal has the nutritious germ intact. If the label says it has been degermed, it’s not whole grain.