Mexican Meatball Soup
INGREDIENTS
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For the Meatballs:
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3/4 pound ground beef
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1/4 pound Easy Homemade Mexican Chorizo (or storebought)
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1/4 cup Masa Harina
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup finely chopped onions
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 chipotle en adobo, chopped + 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from can
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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For the Soup:
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 (14 oz) can corn, drained
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1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (14 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
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1 (4.5 oz) can diced green chilies with liquid
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2 chipotles en adobo, chopped
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10 cups beef stock
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1/4 cup uncooked long-grain rice
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1 bay leaf
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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Extra chopped cilantro for garnish
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