Meatball Soup with Cabbage

I discovered this meatball soup with cabbage a few years ago from a Mexican place and I have been searching for the right combinations. I think I have it almost right with this one. Very hearty and filling.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ground black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ pound lean ground beef
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 12 cups water
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 6 cubes chicken bouillon
• ½ cup cooked rice
• ½ pound bulk mild Italian sausage
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper and garlic infused olive oil
• 1 medium head cabbage, cored and cut into large pieces
• 3 carrots, cut into large pieces
• 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces, or more to taste
• ½ teaspoon mushroom-flavored salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix sausage, beef, rice, egg, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl for meatballs. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Add water and bouillon cubes; bring to a boil. Add cabbage, carrots, and potatoes. Boil gently for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, form meat mixture into regular-size meatballs. Drop gently into the pot and add fresh and dried oregano. Reduce heat and let simmer until meatballs are no longer pink in the centers, about 30 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.