Directions:
- Place the rice in a heatproof bowl. Bring the water to a boil and pour it over the rice. Let soak for 40 minutes, then drain; set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a sauté pan over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil. Add 1 of the diced onions and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- In a bowl, combine the pork, beef, cooled onion, soaked rice, egg, cumin, oregano, 3/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Using your hands, mix well and form into 1-inch balls.
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, warm the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil. Add the remaining diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, zucchini, carrots and tomatoes and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock, stir well and bring to a boil. Carefully slip the meatballs into the pot, reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered until the meatballs are fully cooked, about 45 minutes. Stir in the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
- While the soup simmers, make the cilantro pesto: In a mini food processor or a blender, combine the cilantro, mint, lime juice, olive oil, water and salt. Process to a paste.
- Ladle the soup into warmed soup bowls and top each serving with a dollop of cilantro pesto. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per 1 Serving | |||
| Calories | 387.22 Kcal (1621 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 299.94 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 33.33g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 58.44mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 1281.79mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 496.08mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 11.26g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 2.69g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.87g | 7% | |
| Protein | 10.02g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 23.1mg | 38% | |
| Vitamin A | 0.2mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 53.5mg | 5% | |
| Amount Per 100 g | |||
| Calories | 98.88 Kcal (414 kJ) | ||
| Calories from fat | 76.59 Kcal | ||
| % Daily Value* | |||
| Total Fat | 8.51g | 51% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 14.92mg | 19% | |
| Sodium | 327.31mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 126.68mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbs | 2.87g | 4% | |
| Sugars | 0.69g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.48g | 7% | |
| Protein | 2.56g | 20% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 13.7mg | 5% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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