Albondigas
Soup
1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 large egg
1/2 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup chopped onion, divided use
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cups water
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder*
1 clove garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
- Mix together ground beef, ground pork,
egg, brown rice, half of the onions and thyme in a large bowl;
form into small balls. Coat a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan
with vegetable cooking spray and brown meatballs, about 5 to
10 minutes.
- Add water, tomato, chili powder, garlic
and remaining onions; simmer for 35 minutes. Add carrots, celery
and peas. Simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Serve hot.
Makes 4 servings.
*Amount can vary according to taste.
