A delicious Mexican meatball soup your whole family will enjoy.

Albondigas Soup

6 cups water
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and diced
3 tablespoons MAGGI Granulated Beef Ribs Flavor Bouillon
1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped cilantro - divided use
1/4 cup long-grain white rice
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Shredded Manchego or Parmesan cheese

1. Combine water, tomatoes with juice, onion, carrot and bouillon in large soup pot. Turn heat to high; cover.
2. Combine beef, 1/2 cup cilantro, rice, flour, egg and salt in medium bowl; mix well. Uncover broth mixture; drop meat in 1 tablespoon portions into hot liquid. Heat soup to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes.
3. Stir remaining 1/2 cup cilantro into soup and ladle into bowls. Top with cheese.

Makes 5 to 6 servings.

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