Pomegranate Soup (Iraqi)

Ingredients
MEAT BALLS SAUTE ADDITIONS
 * 1	cup	Lean ground beef
 * 1	med	Onion, finely chopped
 * 1/4	cup	Bread crumbs
 * Salt and pepper
 * 1/4	tsp	Cumin
 * 1	pch	Cayenne pepper
 * 1/4	cup	Olive oil
 * 1/2	cup	Finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
 * 4	x	Cloves garlic, crushed
 * 1/2	cup	Finely chopped green onions
 * 1/4	cup	Finely chopped mint leaves
 * 1/2	cup	Lentils, washed And soaked overnight
 * 1	tsp	Tarragon
 * 1/4	tsp	Chili powder
 * 3	tbl	Pomegranate syrup
 * 8	cup	Water

Directions

 * 1) Mix thoroughly the meat, onion, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, cumin, and cayenne. Form into small balls. In a saucepan, saute the meatballs in the oil over medium heat, gently turning them over until they begin to brown.
 * 2) Stir in the coriander leaves and garlic and saute for a further few minutes; then add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan, and cook over medium heat for about 1 hour. Serve immediately.