Albodingus De Pollo In Spicy Tomato Broth

• 1 lb. ground chx or turkey
• 3 cloves garlic, pressed
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. fresh pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped grn. onion
• 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
• 1 tbsp. chopped jalepeno
• 3/4 cup cracker meal (saltines, about 1/2 sleeve)
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten
• spicy tomato broth
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 + 1/2 cup sliced carrots
• 1 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. each thyme, sage, oregano
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 tsp. ground red chile
• 1 + 1/2 cups chopped canned tomatoes
• 7 cups water (or stock)
• 1 to 2 tbsp. lime juice (to taste)
• kosher salt to taste

1. Crush saltines in food processor
2. Measure out 3/4 cup; save remainder
3. Combine the chx, garlic, salt, pepper, green onions, cilantro & chiles in processor.
4. Pulse 3 to 4 times just to blend
5. Add the eggs; pulse again until smooth.
6. Scrape mixture out into a small bowl;
7. Cover and chill while poaching water comes to a boil.
8. Bring 4 quarts water to a boil. Reduce heat slightly, then using a small ice c ream scoop, form balls of the chx mixture and release at the surface of the simmering water.
9. Cook gently in batches of 10 until firm (about 5 minutes). Transfer the cooked meatballs to a clean bowl with a slotted spoon. Cover with a clean towel & keep warm util all mixture is used.
10. Spicy Tomato Broth
11. In a 4 to 6 quart soup pot, heat the oil over med. heat. Combine celery, carrots & onions- cover and sweat until juicy, about 5 minutes.
12. Add salt, herbs & spices, cover and cook a few minutes.
13. Add tomatoes, water &/or stock; cover & simmer till veggies are tender and flavorful. Add lime juice to taste and a bit of salt if needed.
14. Place warm albodingus in wach bowl (3 to 4) then ladle over broth, making sure meatballs are covered.
15. Serve garnished with sliced grn. onion.

ground chx, garlic, kosher salt, fresh pepper, onion, cilantro, jalepeno, eggs, tomato broth, celery, yellow onion, kosher salt, thyme, ground cumin, ground red chile, water, lime juice, kosher salt

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