PORK AND RICE MEATBALL SOUP RECIPE - (4.6/5)

Pork and Rice Meatball Soup Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-235

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup cooked white rice
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 scallions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons
ground cumin
kosher salt
black pepper
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 14.5ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 bunch spinach (about 4 cups)
fresh cilantro, for serving
grated Cheddar, for serving
sour cream, for serving

Steps:

Combine the rice, eggs, oregano, a third each of the scallions and garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the pork and gently mix with your hands until just combined. Form the mixture into 16 meatballs (about 11/2 tablespoons each). Broil, on the prepared baking sheet, until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Heat broiler, line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the remaining scallions, garlic, and cumin and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the scallions are tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to thicken, 4 to 6 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the spinach and meatballs. Serve topped with the cilantro, Cheddar, and a dollop of sour cream.