Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup)

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and pepper to taste

PREPARATION:

1. In a large bowl mix together the ground beef rice egg cilantro onions garlic cumin paprika salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
2. In a large pot bring the beef broth to a boil. Add the meatballs and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
3. Add the tomatoes carrots and zucchini to the pot and continue to simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
4. Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Enjoy !