Mexican Tortilla Meatball Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp hot sauce
salt and pepper
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2 cups)
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tbsp vegetable oil
2 (4 oz) cans green chilies, chopped
2 (15 oz) cans italian-style stewed tomatoes, chopped , reserving the juice
8 cups chicken stock
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp hot sauce , to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
salt and pepper

Directions:

Meatballs: Combine the ground beef with the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, hot sauce and salt and pepper.
Form into 1-ounce balls.
Heat oil in skillet over moderate heat.
Cook until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Soup: In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil.
Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes over low heat until translucent.
Add chiles and cook 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and their juice, chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce.
Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine flour and chicken stock.
Whisk into soup.
Bring back to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add meat balls and simmer an additional 5 minutes.
Serve soup topped with sour cream, monterey jack cheese or fried tortilla strips.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	330.9 Kcal (1385 kJ)
Calories from fat	127.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.17g	22%
Cholesterol	60.82mg	20%
Sodium	494.11mg	21%
Potassium	732.85mg	16%
Total Carbs	23.08g	8%
Sugars	7.72g	31%
Dietary Fiber	1.74g	7%
Protein	27.79g	56%
Vitamin C	23.2mg	39%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	43.7mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	76.83 Kcal (322 kJ)
Calories from fat	29.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.29g	22%
Cholesterol	14.12mg	20%
Sodium	114.72mg	21%
Potassium	170.15mg	16%
Total Carbs	5.36g	8%
Sugars	1.79g	31%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	7%
Protein	6.45g	56%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	39%
Iron	0.6mg	14%
Calcium	10.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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