Albondigas Soup (Mexican Meatball Soup) Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 1 large garlic clove
• 2 quarts chicken stock or beef stock
• 1 quart water
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 pound green beans
• 2 large carrots
• 1/3 cup white rice
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped spearmint leaves
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 dash cayenne
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro