ALBONDIGAS SOUP II

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Spicy meat ball soup.

Provided by Beatrice Goldiano

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
2 cubes beef bouillon cube
4 cups water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, minced
1 slice bread, crumbled
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 carrots, sliced
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
½ medium head cabbage
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Mix the ground beef, garlic, onion, bread crumbs, egg and 2 teaspoons water. Shape into tiny balls.
Heat the water and dissolve the bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil and drop the meatballs in and cook for 5 minutes.
Add the chili powder, cumin powder, cumin seed, dried oregano, carrots, green pepper celery and tomatoes with juice. Cut the half head of cabbage into two wedges and add them into the broth. Simmer for 30 to 45 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm with corn tortillas and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 610.2 mg, Sugar 8.5 g