Meatball Soup
A comforting meatball soup filled with tender meatballs, hearty vegetables, and savory broth, perfect for any day.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base
- 6 cups beef broth Base of the soup
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro To stir in before serving
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin For flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, uncooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about golf ball size.
Cooking
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and pour in the beef broth. Allow it to warm up to a gentle simmer.
- Add diced tomatoes, carrot, zucchini, and ground cumin to the broth.
- Once the broth is boiling, carefully add in the meatballs, ensuring they are fully submerged.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked and vegetables are tender.
Finishing Touches
- Before serving, stir in chopped cilantro.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider adding chili powder or sauce to the meat mix. Feel free to adjust vegetables based on your preference.