Abondigas Mexican Soup

Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the broth

   • Fill half of a large soup pot with water.
   • Add bouillon and basil.
   • Bring to a boil.
2. 2

   Make the meatballs

   • In a bowl, add the desired amount of raw ground beef.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
   • Finely chop ¼ onion and add to the bowl.
   • Add a small amount of uncooked white rice (about ½ cup rice for half a tray of ground beef).
   • Mix with your hands and form into 1-inch meatballs.
   • Drop the meatballs into the boiling broth. (Make sure there’s enough room for the vegetables.)
3. 3

   Prepare the vegetables

   • Cut potatoes and carrots into 1-inch pieces.
   • Cut cabbage into strips or squares.
4. 4

   Cook the soup

   • Once the broth is boiling again, add potatoes, carrots, and cabbage.
   • Stir in salsa for flavor.
   • Boil for 20 minutes.
5. 5

   Finish and serve

   • Check potatoes and carrots with a fork; if tender, the soup is done.
   • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
   • Turn off the heat and serve hot.