Soup Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked (divided)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 2 medium carrots, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 stalks celery, sliced 1/2-inch thick
• 2 small Yukon gold potatoes, chopped into 1-inch chunks
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 (15 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes with juices
• 1 (4 oz) can mild diced green chiles
• 8 cups low sodium beef broth
• 1 chayote, peeled, cored, and chopped into 1/2” cubes (may substitute 1/2 zucchini)

Meatballs

• 8 oz lean ground beef
• 8 oz ground pork (may substitute lean ground beef)
• 1 cup parboiled rice (from above)
• 1/2 small yellow onion, minced
• 1 large egg
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
• 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Toppings (optional)

• Avocados
• Tomatoes
• Cilantro
• Sour cream
• Lime juice
• Hot sauce