Mexican Meatball Soup

Mexican Meatball Soup

Mexican Meatball Soup combines favorite Mexican flavors, veggies, and hearty meatballs. Kick this soup up a notch by using a can of diced tomatoes with chiles to add more south-of-the-border flavor to this one-dish meal.

All You FEBRUARY 2014

• Yield: Serves: 4
• Cook time:32 Minutes
• Prep time:20 Minutes
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Ingredients

• 8 ounces ground chuck
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large egg
• Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
• 1 medium zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half-moons
• 1 14-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1/2 cup long-grain white rice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Preparation

1. Combine beef, bread crumbs, garlic, egg, 1/2 tsp. salt, chili powder, cumin and 2 Tbsp. water in a large bowl. Shape into about 18 1-inch balls.

2. Warm oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Working in batches, if necessary, brown meatballs on all sides, 3 to 4 minutes total (you don't have to cook them through).

3. Carefully add broth. Bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in carrots, zucchini, tomatoes and rice. Return to a boil, then cover, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until rice and meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes. Season with salt, stir in cilantro and serve.