Homemade Albondigas Soup Recipe

• 9 c. water
• 1/2 lb grnd beef
• 1/2 lb grnd pork
• 4 lrg cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp grnd cumin
• 1/4 c. uncooked medium-grain rice (rinsed)
• 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves or possibly 1 tsp. dry
• 1 x egg, lightly beaten
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 med onion, minced
• 1 med tomato, minced
• 1 x jalapeno chile, chopped (see note) wear gloves
• 1 tsp chicken base or possibly bouillon
• 1 lrg carrot, cut into 1 inch rounds
• 1 lrg zucchini, cut into 1 inch rounds Salt and pepper to taste

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