Albondigas Soup Recipe (Caldo de Albondigas)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1-1/2 cups tomato sauce, divided
• 8 cups beef broth
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon 2% milk
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 10 saltines, crushed
• Optional: Tostadas, shredded cabbage and cilantro