Albondigas

Ingredients

• For meatballs
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons rice (uncooked)
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 pinch oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• For soup
• 1 1/2 onions, chopped
• 1 small bell pepper, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, sliced (including leaves)
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 8 cups water
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/4 cup rice (uncooked)
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 medium zucchini, sliced