Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan cook onion and garlic in hot oil until onion is tender but not brown.
  2. Stir in water, broth and tomato paste.
  3. Bring to a boil; add potatoes and carrots.
  4. Simmer 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile combine egg, cilantro or parsley, salt, oregano and pepper.
  6. Add ground beef and rice and mix well.
  7. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
  8. Add, a few at a time, to the simmering soup.
  9. When all meatballs are added, bring soup back to boiling.
  10. Reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes, or until meatballs and vegetables are done.