MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP

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I've had this recipe a long time and is a favorite. If you like hot, be sure to put out the hot sauce!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 3/4 cups chopped onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 small bay leaves
5 (14 1/2 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (in juice)
1/2 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 lb lean ground beef
1/4 lb bulk pork sausage
6 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
1/4 cup whole milk
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup long grain rice

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat.
  • Add 1 3/4 cups onions, 2 garlic cloves and bay leaves; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes with juices, salsa, and cilantro; bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine ground beef, pork sausage, cornmeal, whole milk, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, remaining 1 cup onions, 2 garlic cloves and 1/4 cup cilantro in a medium bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Shape meat mixture by generous tablespoonfuls into 1- 1 1/4" balls.
  • Add rice and meat balls to soup and bring to a boil, stirring occasionall.
  • Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice and meatballs are tender.
  • Stirring occasionally,about 20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.8, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 106.6, Sodium 3351.8, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 9.4, Protein 34.3

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