Mexican Albondigas “Meatball” Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

ground sausage

egg, beaten

1/2

large white onion, diced

2 tbsp

dried oregano

1/4 cup

fresh mint, chopped

1/4 cup

fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp

minced garlic

1 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

chili powder

1/8 tsp

salt

1/8 tsp

pepper

1/2

large white onion, diced

baby blonde potatoes, peeled and diced OR 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced

large carrot, peeled and diced

3 cups

beef broth

3 cups

water

1 14 ounce can

of diced tomatoes with liquid

2 tbsp

minced garlic

2 tbsp

olive oil

1/8 tbsp

cayenne pepper

Juice from 1/2 lemon

1 cup

fresh chopped cilantro, to taste