Barley Albondigas (Meatball) Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb lean ground turkey or 1 lb beef
1/2 cup cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2 1/2 quarts fat-free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 oz) can chopped tomatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced carrot
1 (7 oz) can chopped green chilies
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
3 cups cooked pearl barley, cooking directions below
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Directions:

To cook pearl barley: In medium saucepan with lid, bring 3 cups water to a boil.
Add 1 cup pearl barley and return to boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover and cook 45 minutes or until barley is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Makes about 3-1/2 cups.
For Meatballs: Combine all ingredients and form into small walnut-size meatballs.
Refrigerate until ready to use.
For Soup: In large soup pot, combine all ingredients except cilantro.
Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes.
Carefully add meatballs and continue to cook 20 minutes longer.
Stir in cilantro and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	171.37 Kcal (717 kJ)
Calories from fat	48.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.42g	8%
Cholesterol	41.58mg	14%
Sodium	413.69mg	17%
Potassium	208.66mg	4%
Total Carbs	19.87g	7%
Sugars	1.4g	6%
Dietary Fiber	2.62g	10%
Protein	10.95g	22%
Vitamin C	8mg	13%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	65.7mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	53.95 Kcal (226 kJ)
Calories from fat	15.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.71g	8%
Cholesterol	13.09mg	14%
Sodium	130.24mg	17%
Potassium	65.69mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.26g	7%
Sugars	0.44g	6%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	10%
Protein	3.45g	22%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	13%
Iron	0.4mg	6%
Calcium	20.7mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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