Slow Rain, Steam & Silence • Meatball (Albóndiga) Soup & Jamaica | While My Baby Sleeps

A quiet day in the kitchen… the rain outside, the steam rising, the house soft and still while the baby sleeps. I wanted something warm and simple tonight. A slow pot of meatball (albóndiga) soup and a fresh pitcher of Jamaica. .

This is a slower version of one of my favorite comfort meals. I make the meatballs lighter with no rice and just turkey, an egg, and Knorr seasoning. The vegetables simmer gently, the red sauce blends softly, and everything comes together the way it always has in my home - quietly, patiently, with love.

If you’re here for the calm, the rain, or the food, I hope this brings you a moment of peace wherever you are.

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🌧️ Albóndiga Soup (Lighter Version)
Meatballs:
– Gound turkey
– 1 egg
– Knorr seasoning (to taste)
(I skip the rice to keep it lighter and healthier.)

Red Sauce:
– 1 tomato
– 1 garlic clove
– 1–2 slices of onion
– Knorr seasoning

Soup Base:
– Zucchini, chopped
– Carrots, cut
– Potatoes, diced
– Meatballs
– Red sauce
– Water

Simmer everything slowly until the vegetables are tender and the broth feels warm and comforting.

🌺 Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Drink)
– 1 cup dried Jamaica leaves
– 2 liters water

Boil, steep, strain, and sweeten as you like.

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