INSTRUCTIONS:

MEATBALLS:

2 Lbs. Ground beef

1 Medium sized onion (chopped)

3 Garlic cloves (finely minced)

2 Jalapeño peppers (finely chopped)

1 Egg

1 Cup bread crumbs

Salt and pepper to taste

BASE FOR SOUP:

1 Large tomato

2 Jalapeños

1/2 Onion

2 Garlic cloves

2 Cups water

2 Tsp salt

PLUS:

4 Tbsp Olive Oil

5 Potatoes (peeled and cubed)

6 Cups of water

1. Mix all the ingredients for the meatballs and form each into a 1 1/2” diameter meatball.

2. Blend all of the ingredients for your soup base.

3. Heat up the oil in a large soup pot (I like my cast iron for this) and pour the blended mixture into it.

4. Bring the soup base to a simmer.

5. Add water and give it a stir.

6. Add the meatballs and cook for about 15 minutes before adding the cubed potatoes.

7. Cover and bring to a soft boil until the meatballs are fully cooked and the potatoes are tender.

8. Serve with white rice and squeeze a little bit of lime juice. You can also add cilantro as a garnish. ENJOY!