Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb lean ground beef
3 tbsp fine dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tsp fajita seasoning mix
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 egg, well beaten
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, chopped
2 (10 oz) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 zucchini, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp minced and seeded chipotle pepper
1 tsp adobo sauce
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
1/4 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, fajita seasoning, cumin, salt, cilantro, and egg until well-combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Bake at 400°F for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally.
Sauté onion and carrot in hot oil in a Dutch oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
Add zucchini, garlic, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly (Do not let garlic brown).
Stir in meatballs, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and salt.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
Stir in cilantro.
Garnish as desired with lime wedges, sour cream, diced avocado, or cilantro sprigs and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	193.9 Kcal (812 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.32g	11%
Cholesterol	56.55mg	19%
Sodium	605.3mg	25%
Potassium	574.2mg	12%
Total Carbs	14.65g	5%
Sugars	3.13g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.54g	10%
Protein	15.51g	31%
Vitamin C	12.3mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	38.1mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	78.38 Kcal (328 kJ)
Calories from fat	26.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.96g	11%
Cholesterol	22.86mg	19%
Sodium	244.67mg	25%
Potassium	232.1mg	12%
Total Carbs	5.92g	5%
Sugars	1.26g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.03g	10%
Protein	6.27g	31%
Vitamin C	5mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	6%
Iron	0.8mg	11%
Calcium	15.4mg	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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savory
bitter
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