Meatball ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 med. onion, minced
2 tbs bread crumbs, plain
1 tbs fresh mint or 1 tsp dried
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tsp Gary's Seasoning
2 tbs uncooked rice
Soup Ingredients:
1 can whole tomatoes
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbs oil
6 cups chicken or beef stock
2 carrots, sliced
1 tbs Gary's Seasoning
(optional: celery, corn, peas, cilantro)
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 1 hr 10 min
Total Time: 1 hr 40 min
Directions:
1. Place all the ingredients for the meatballs in a bowl and mix together thoroughly.
2.
Form small meatballs 3/4 - 1" diameter.
3.
Moisten your hands frequently with cold water to prevent the meat from sticking.
4.
Drain juice from tomatoes and save juice for later. Coarsley chop the tomatoes and set aside.
5.
In a soup pot saute onions and garlic in hot oil until soft.
6.
Add stock and bring to boil.
7.
Slowly add the meat balls and bring to a second boil.
8. Reduce heat, add tomatoes and tomato juice, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
9.
Add the rest of the veggies and Gary's Seasoning.
10.
Continue cooking 30 minutes at a simmer.
Serve with salsa, sour cream or fried tortillas.
Makes 6-8 Servings
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