Meatballs (Spanish Meatball Soup)

Meatballs (Spanish Meatball Soup)

Author: Lauren Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings Category: LUNCH Cuisine: Spanish Diet: None

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef or pork
  • 1/4 cup rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 zucchini, diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
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Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the ground meat, rice, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix it all up with your hands and form small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a boil.
  3. Add the meatballs to the boiling broth and reduce the heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, carrots, and zucchini. Cook until the veggies are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  1. For a twist, try using chicken or turkey for the meat, or substitute rice with quinoa. Feel free to mix in any vegetables you have on hand.