Spicy Beef and Zucchini Soup

⏱ 30 mins 🍽 4 serving(s) 🏷 Meat

This robust soup combines diced zucchini and meatballs in a spicy broth made from salsa and beef stock. It comes together in a single saucepan, simmering until the vegetables are tender. Finished with fresh cilantro and a crunchy topping of corn chips, it's a satisfying and speedy dinner option. The recipe yields four generous servings and takes just half an hour from start to finish.

Spicy Beef and Zucchini Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 cups diced zucchini
  • 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
  • 1 cup chunky salsa (mild, medium, hot -you choose)
  • 1 cup water
  • cooked meatballs (add as many to taste, frozen work just fine)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • corn chips

Method

  1. Place the diced zucchini, beef broth, salsa, and water into a large saucepan.
  2. Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil.
  3. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, until the zucchini pieces are crisp tender.
  4. Add your cooked meatballs and the chopped cilantro, stirring until everything is heated through.
  5. Serve the soup, adding a handful of corn chips on top if you like.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium1165000 mg

Recipe details

CategoryMeat
Authorlisar