Creamy Spinach Soup & Chipotle Meatballs: 2 Easy Mexican Recipes

Updated at: 14/06/2025

Craving a comforting yet vibrant meal? Look no further than this delicious pairing of creamy spinach soup and spicy chipotle meatballs! This recipe offers a delightful fusion of flavors, perfectly balancing the richness of the creamy spinach soup with the smoky heat of the chipotle-infused meatballs. Imagine the velvety smooth soup, bursting with the earthy goodness of spinach, alongside tender, juicy meatballs with a subtle kick. It's a meal that's both satisfying and surprisingly easy to make.

This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, impressing your guests with minimal effort. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, you'll find these recipes straightforward and enjoyable to follow. Ready to dive into the culinary adventure? Let's get started with the step-by-step instructions for making both the creamy spinach soup and the chipotle meatballs.

Tools Needed

  • Blender
  • Saucepan
  • Mixer

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1. Creamy Spinach Soup Preparation

  • Grind spinach, cornstarch, garlic, onion, and half a glass of milk in a blender.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter and add the blended spinach mixture. Stir until thickened.
  • Simmer for 10-15 minutes, adding more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
Grind spinach, cornstarch, garlic, onion, and half a glass of milk in a blender.In a saucepan, melt butter and add the blended spinach mixture. Stir until thickened.Simmer for 10-15 minutes, adding more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
Creamy Spinach Soup Preparation

Step 2. Chipotle Meatball Preparation

  • Boil two eggs until hard-boiled.
  • Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, oregano, and water in a blender.
  • Combine ground meat, soaked rice, and the tomato mixture.
  • Incorporate the two raw eggs into the meat mixture.
Boil two eggs until hard-boiled.Blend tomatoes, onion, garlic, cinnamon, cloves, oregano, and water in a blender.Combine ground meat, soaked rice, and the tomato mixture. Incorporate the two raw eggs into the meat mixture.
Chipotle Meatball Preparation
  • Form small meatballs, incorporating chopped hard-boiled egg into each.
  • Simmer the meatballs in salted water for 10-15 minutes.
Form small meatballs, incorporating chopped hard-boiled egg into each.Simmer the meatballs in salted water for 10-15 minutes.
Chipotle Meatball Preparation

Step 3. Chipotle Meatball Sauce Preparation

  • In a separate saucepan, sauté the remaining blended tomato mixture with oil.
  • Add the meat broth and chicken broth to the sautéed tomato mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the tomato broth and simmer for another 5 minutes.
In a separate saucepan, sauté the remaining blended tomato mixture with oil.Add the meat broth and chicken broth to the sautéed tomato mixture and simmer for 10 minutes.Add the cooked meatballs to the tomato broth and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Chipotle Meatball Sauce Preparation

Step 4. Optional: Creamy Topping (Seems unrelated)

  • Freeze evaporated milk for 1.5-2 hours.
  • Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, then add room temperature water and let it rest for 15 minutes.
  • Beat the frozen evaporated milk with a mixer until fluffy (5-6 minutes).
  • Gently fold the gelatin mixture into the whipped milk.
Freeze evaporated milk for 1.5-2 hours.Dissolve gelatin in boiling water, then add room temperature water and let it rest for 15 minutes.Beat the frozen evaporated milk with a mixer until fluffy (5-6 minutes).Gently fold the gelatin mixture into the whipped milk.
Optional: Creamy Topping (Seems unrelated)
  • Pour the mixture into a mold and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Pour the mixture into a mold and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Optional: Creamy Topping (Seems unrelated)

Read more: Creamy Caldo de Papa Recipe: Easy Mexican Potato Soup

Tips

  • If the spinach soup is too thick, add more milk.
  • For a lighter soup, use half milk and half water.
  • Adjust the amount of chipotle to your preference.

Nutrition

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FAQs

1. Can I make the soup and meatballs ahead of time?

Yes! The soup can be made a day or two in advance and stored in the refrigerator. The meatballs can also be cooked ahead and reheated. Just be sure to reheat thoroughly before serving.

2. What can I substitute for chipotle peppers in adobo sauce?

For a milder flavor, use smoked paprika or a pinch of cayenne pepper. For a different flavor profile, try ancho chili powder.


This recipe for creamy spinach soup and chipotle meatballs offers a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s surprisingly simple to prepare. The combination of creamy spinach and spicy meatballs creates a delightful balance of textures and tastes, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. Enjoy this delicious and easy Mexican-inspired dish!