Albondigas Soup I

Description

A rich, filling version of Mexican meatball soup. I make the meatballs ahead and freeze them to use as needed. Mild or hot salsa may be used; green chili salsa works particularly well!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ¼ pound pork sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 6 (14 ounce) cans beef broth
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup white rice

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 2 hrs

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Servings: 8

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