Meatball Soup

By DOMESTICDIVA

Ingredients

• 100 grams lean ground beef
• 1 serving Melba toast crumbs
• Dash of onion powder
• Dash of garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon minced onion
• 1 clove garlic crushed and minced
• Pinch of cumin
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup water
• Fresh tomatoes or celery
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic crushed and minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Make meatballs by mixing ground beef, Melba crumbs, finely diced onion,

garlic, powdered spices and chopped cilantro. Form into balls and drop into

beef broth. Add spices, onion and garlic to the broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a simmer and cook for a minimum of 30 minutes. Add your

choice of celery or tomato to the broth in the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and oregano.

Makes 1 serving (1 protein, 1 vegetable, 1 Melba toast)

Phase 3 modifications: Add additional vegetables such as zucchini or a

small amount of carrots