Albondigas Soup Recipe

SOUP

• 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked divided
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 small yellow onion chopped
• 1 Jalapeno pepper minced
• 2 medium carrots sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 stalks celery sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 small yukon gold potatoes chopped into 1-inch chunks
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tsp EACH dried oregano, ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, salt, pepper
• 2 oz. cans fire roasted tomatoes with juices
• 1 oz. can mild diced green chiles
• 8 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 chayote, peeled, cored chopped into 1/2” cubes (may sub 1/2 zucchini)

MEATBALLS

• 8 oz. lean ground beef
• 8 oz. ground pork may sub lean ground beef
• rice from above in directions
• 1/2 small yellow onion minced
• 1 large egg
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano OR ½ teaspoon dried
• 1/2 tsp EACH chili powder, ground cumin, salt, pepper

TOPPINGS (pick your favs!)

• avocados
• tomatoes
• cilantro
• sour cream
• lime juice
• hot sauce