Southwestern meatball soup

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsGround Beef
¾poundsGround Pork
cupUncooked long grain Rice
1xEgg, slightly beaten
1teaspoonDried Oregano
1dashSalt & Pepper, to taste
1xMed Onion, peeled & minced
1xClove garlic, crushed
2tablespoonsSalad Oil
½cupTomato paste
10cupsBeef Bouillon
½cupChopped fresh coriander

Directions

Can substitute parsley for coriander, if neccessary.

Combine beef, pork, rice, egg, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper (or to taste) in a large bowl. Shape into small balls, about the size of golf balls. Saute onion and garlic in heated oil in a large kettle until tender. Mix in tomato paste. Add bouillon; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add meatballs and reduce heat. Cook slowly, covered, about 30 minutes, until meatballs are cooked. Stir in coriander or parsley.

Serves 6 to 8.