Southwest Meatball Soup

Submitted by: Linda Boyette	Country: U.S.A.
Category: Home/Soups & Creams
Quantity: 4-6 servings	Preparation time: 0:30 hr. Cooking time: 0:25 hr.

Ingredients

4 cups	hot water	1 L
4	beef bouillon cubes	4
1 cup	peeled and sliced carrots	250 mL
1 cup	peeled and diced potatoes	250 mL
1/2 cup	chopped onion	125 mL
1/2 cup	thick and chunky mild salsa	125 mL
3/4 lb	ground beef	340 g
1/4 cup	seasoned bread crumbs	60 mL
1/4 cup	milk	60 mL
	finely chopped cilantro leaves, to taste

Combine water, bouillon cubes, carrots, potatoes, onion, and salsa in large saucepan.

Cook, stirring occasionally over high heat until mixture comes to a boil.

Combine beef, bread crumbs & milk in medium bowl, roll into 1-inch/2-cm meatballs.

Drop meatballs into boiling mixture in saucepan; reduce heat to low, cook for 20-25 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.

Sprinkle with cilantro leaves before serving.

GOOD ON A CHILLY DAY!!!!