Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup)
SERVES 6

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INGREDIENTS: 1# Ground Beef 1/4 C White Onion, minced 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1/4 C Fresh Mint, chopped fine 1/4 C Chopped Oregano, chopped fine 3 Tbs. Long Grain Rice Salt and Pepper to taste 2 Quarts Water 4 oz. Tomato Paste Hot Sauce to taste Juice of one Lemon Mint Sprigs to Garnish

Method: In a mixing bowl, combine the meat, herbs, 1 Tbs. of the rice, salt, pepper, and garlic. Form into 1" meatballs and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the meatballs, water, tomato paste, remainder of the rice, salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Bring just to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer for one hour or until soup has reached desired consistency. Do not allow to come back to a boil. Adjust seasonings to taste. Stir in the lemon juice and serve hot with fresh mint.

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