Meatball Soup

by user Elocina

Info
Cook Time:

Serves: 8

Ingredients

 * 1/2 lb ground chicken


 * 1/2 lb ground lean beef


 * 10 C water


 * 1 Tbsp annato (also called achiote), optional, for coloring


 * 1 bay leaf


 * 1 small onion, chopped


 * 1/2 C green pepper, chopped


 * 1 tsp mint


 * 2 small tomatoes, chopped


 * 1/2 tsp oregano


 * 4 Tbsp instant corn flour


 * 1/2 tsp black pepper


 * 2 cloves garlic, minced


 * 1/2 tsp salt


 * 2 medium carrots, chopped


 * 2 C cabbage, chopped


 * 2 celery stalks, chopped


 * 1 package (10 oz) frozen corn


 * 2 medium zucchini, chopped


 * 1 medium chayote, chopped (added zucchini can be used instead)


 * 1/2 C cilantro, minced

Directions
1.In large pot, combine water, annato, bay leaf, half of onion, green pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of mint. Bring to boil.

2.In bowl, combine chicken, beef, other half of onion, tomato, oregano, corn flour, pepper, garlic, and salt. Mix well. Form 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in boiling water and lower heat. Cook over low heat for 30–45 minutes.

3.Add carrots, chayote, cabbage, and celery. Cook over low heat for 25

4.minutes. Add corn and zucchini. Cook for another 5 minutes.

5.Garnish with cilantro and rest of mint.

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