Albondigas Soup

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Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 55 min Servings: 8 servings Source:

Ingredients

Meatballs:

1/2 lb lean ground beef

1/2 lb chorizo sausage, casing removed

1 egg, beaten

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 carrot, minced

1/2 cup cooked rice

2 tablespoons dried cilantro

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 teaspoon ground cumin


Soup:

64 oz chicken broth

1/2 white onion, chopped

3 stalks celery, cut in chunks

16 ounce diced tomatoes (1 can)

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon oregano

2 tablespoons dried cilantro

1 large zucchini, sliced

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Meatballs:

Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Form meatballs and roll between your palms. Meatballs should be about 1" in diameter.

Soup:

Combine chicken broth, onion, celery, tomatoes and their liquid, cumin, oregano, and cilantro leaves in a large pot.

Bring to broil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Bring back to a boil, and add the meatballs to the soup.

Return to simmer and cook another 10 minutes.

Add zucchini and cook 10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper.