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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Asian Recipes » Filipino Recipes » Almondigas (Filipino Meatball and Noodle Soup)

    Published: May 20, 2022 / Updated: May 13, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Almondigas (Filipino Meatball and Noodle Soup)

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    Almondigas is a hot and satisfying Filipino soup with comforting noodles and simple pork meatballs.

    filipino almondigas meatball and thin rice noodle soup in a white bowl with a spoon.

    If it's cold outside or you're feeling like you're coming down with something, warm up and nourish your body and soul with a big bowl of Almondigas.

    This Filipino meatball and noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food. And, it's so easy to make in just about 30 minutes.

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 What is almondigas?
    • 🧄 Recipe ingredients
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽️  Serving ideas
    • ⏲ Kitchen tools and equipment
    • 🍷 Best wine pairings for almondigas
    • More Filipino Recipes
    • Filipino Almondigas

    🌟 What is almondigas?

    closeup of a bowl of filipino almondigas, meatball and thin noodle soup, with sliced green onions.

    Almondigas is a Filipino meatball and noodle soup. Similar in name to the Mexican Albondigas, the Filipino version is very different in taste and ingredients.

    This soup is the ultimate Filipino comfort food.

    • You can make this soup in about 30 minutes.
    • The ingredients are easy to find or substitute.
    • It's warm, comforting, and oh so satisfying.
    • The recipe makes about 6 servings.
    • You can refrigerate or freeze this recipe for later.

    🧄 Recipe ingredients

    ingredients to make Filipino meatball and noodle soup (Almondigas), on a pastel colored table.

    Pork - You'll need a pound of ground pork for this recipe.

    Green onions - The recipe calls for 3 stalks of green onions/scallions. You can also use just two stalks if you prefer. Be sure to slice them finely on the bias. You'll use most of the green onions in the meatballs, but reserve about one tablespoon to use as garnish.

    Egg - A large egg, lightly beaten, helps bind the meatballs together.

    Flour - I use all-purpose flour. But if you want to keep this gluten-free, you can gluten-free flour.

    Salt & pepper - Use kosher salt and ground black pepper to season the pork meatballs. You can also season the finished soup with salt and pepper if you find it needs it to suit your tastebuds.

    Olive oil - Use your favorite olive oil to sauté the garlic and onions.

    Garlic & onions - Be sure to mince the garlic and finely dice the onions for this soup. I use a yellow onion, but you can use a white onion instead.

    Chicken broth & fish sauce - The broth base of this soup is a mix of chicken broth and fish sauce. If you want, after tasting the cooked soup, you can add a little more fish sauce to increase the depth of flavor.

    Noodles - Traditionally, authentic Filipino almondigas is made with misua noodles. These are super thin Chinese noodles that you can find in some Asian markets or online. But you can also use any other thin rice noodle.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Exact measurements of ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card toward the bottom of this post. Here are some helpful tips to guide you as you make this recipe.

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    In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, all but 1 Tablespoon of the green onions (save the tablespoon of green onions for later), lightly beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper.

    Once the ingredients are well combined, form 1-inch meatballs and place onto a plate or a pan.

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    adding fish sauce to almondigas

    Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté just until they are soft and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.

    Pour in the broth and fish sauce, then bring the liquids to a boil.

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    meatballs and noodles cooking in almondigas soup

    Once the liquid is boiling, gently add the meatballs one at a time and cook in the boiling liquid for about 10 minutes, just until the meatballs are cooked the whole way through.

    Add the noodles and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly, just until the noodles are cooked.

    Turn off the heat and serve the soup. Garnish with the remaining green onions.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    Is it almondigas or albondigas?

    Almondigas is a Filipino meatball and noodle soup. Whereas, albondigas - with a "b" instead of an "m" - is a Mexican soup.

    What is the difference between Mexican Albondigas and Filipino Almondigas?

    Mexican albondigas soup is made with ground beef meatballs, whereas Filipino almondigas soup is usually made with ground pork meatballs. Mexican albondigas soup does not contain noodles, whereas Filipino almondigas contains very thin noodles. The vegetables in Mexican albondigas soup usually consist of carrots, green beans, potatoes, zucchini or other squash, and sometimes corn. Filipino almondigas soup does not usually have these vegetables; the focus in this soup is on the meatballs and noodles.

    What's the best way to store leftovers?

    Allow the soup to cool completely at room temperature, then store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Longer than that, and the noodles tend to get soggy.

    🍽️  Serving ideas

    spoonful of filipino almondigas lifting out of a white bowl of meatball and noodle soup, with chopped green onions.

    This Filipino meatball and noodle soup is delicious all on its own. But you can make some Pandesal (Filipino rolls) that you can use to soak up that delicious broth.

    Make a full Filipino feast of it by serving bowls of Almondigas as the starter, along with lumpia. Then serve Filipino Pork BBQ Skewers and/or Instant Pot Chicken Adobo as the main course.

    For dessert, serve Turon (Banana Lumpia), Leche Flan, or Biko!

    ⏲ Kitchen tools and equipment

    For this recipe, you just need a few basic kitchen tools:

    Large pot - You can cook this soup in a large Dutch oven or in a large stockpot.

    Wooden spoon - Use a wooden spoon to sauté the garlic and onions.

    Plate - You'll need a plate to place the meatballs on as you form them, before you cook them.

    🍷 Best wine pairings for almondigas

    This soup is delicious when served with a glass of Chenin Blanc, a dry Riesling, or a Pinot Blanc.

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      Filipino Macaroni Salad
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      Filipino Pandesal Recipe
    • Tray of Filipino lumpia
      Authentic Filipino Lumpia Recipe (Filipino Egg Rolls)

    For more, you can buy my Filipino cookbook: Modern Filipino Cooking, my 55-page e-Book with authentic Filipino recipes that I've adapted for today's modern kitchen!

    Modern Filipino Cooking cookbook ebook graphic with picture of Instant Pot Chicken Adobo.

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Filipino Almondigas

    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time: 10 mins
    Cook Time: 20 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This Filipino meatball and noodle soup is the ultimate comfort food!
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 341kcal
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    Equipment

    • Dutch Oven

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground pork
    • 3 stalks green onions or scallions, sliced on the bias, divided
    • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
    • 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • ½ cup finely diced yellow onion
    • 8 cups chicken broth
    • 1 Tablespoon fish sauce
    • 4-6 ounces thin noodles Misua, Japanese somen noodles, or thin rice noodles

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, mix together the ground pork, all but 1 Tablespoon of the green onions (save the tablespoon of green onions for later), lightly beaten egg, flour, salt, and pepper. Once the ingredients are well combined, form 1-inch meatballs and place onto a plate.
    • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onions and sauté just until they are soft and fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
    • Pour in the broth and fish sauce, then bring the liquids to a boil. Once the liquid is boiling, gently add the meatballs one at a time and cook in the boiling liquid for about 10 minutes, just until the meatballs are cooked the whole way through.
    • Add the noodles and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring regularly, just until the noodles are cooked.
    • Turn off the heat and serve the soup. Garnish with the remaining green onions.

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    Notes

    Storage: Allow the soup to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
    Make ahead: You can make the meatballs up to 24 hours in advance, then store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to make the soup.
    Noodles: Traditional almondigas calls for misua noodles, a thin rice noodle found in most Asian markets. You can also use any other thin rice noodle you can find.  
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1681mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 112IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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