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Albondigas soup

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Ingredients:
3 quartRegular-strength beef broth
1 largeCan (28 oz.) crushed
-tomatoes
1 largeCan (7 oz.) diced green
-chiles
1 large(about ?lb.) onion
-chopped
1 1/2 tspCrumbled dried basil leaves
1 1/2 tspCrumbled dried oregano
-leaves
1/2 To 1 tsp. liquid hot pepper
-seasoning
1/2 cupLong-grain white rice
Meatballs (recipe follows)
1/2 cupMinced fresh cilantro
-(coriander)
Cilantro sprigs (optional)
Salt and pepper
In a 6- to 8-quart pan
-combine broth, tomatoes and
-their
Liquid, chiles, onion
-basil, oregano, and hot
-pepper
Seasoning to taste. Bring
-to a boil over high heat.
Add rice, cover and simmer
-15 minutes. Add meatballs
Cover and simmer until
-meatballs are not pink in
-the
Center (cut to test), 10 to
-15 minutes longer. Stir
In the minced cilantro.
Ladle into bowls and garnish
-with cilantro sprigs. Add
Salt and pepper to taste.
-Makes about 5 quarts, 10 to
12 Servings.
Procedures:
1Meatballs: in a large bowl, mix together until well blended 1 pound ground lean beef; 1/3 pound bulk pork sausage; ?cup cornmeal; ?cup milk; 1 large egg; 1 small (about 6 oz).
2Onion, minced; 1 clove garlic, pressed or minced; and ?teaspoon crumbled dried basil leaves.
3Shape the mixture into about ?inch balls.
4If making ahead, return the meatballs to bowl, cover, and chill up to 4 hours