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Tex-Mex meatball soup

Tex-Mex meatball soup

Serving size: Serves 4
Cooking time: Less than 60 minutes
Course: Entree, Lunch, Main
Favourite flavours: Chicken, Easy recipes, Soup
Convenience recipes: four or less

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INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 litres stock
400g can diced tomatoes
400g can kidney beans, drained, rinsed
400g can corn, drained, rinsed
300g jar mild or hot salsa
coriander leaves, toasted tortillas, guacamole, to serve
MEATBALLS
500g chicken mince
2 green onions, finely chopped
½ cup dried breadcrumbs
¼ cup chopped coriander, plus extra, to serve
1 egg, lightly beaten
METHOD

  1. Heat oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan on medium. Saute onion, garlic and oregano 3-4 minutes, until onion is tender.

  2. MEATBALLS: In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. Season to taste. Roll into walnut-sized balls. Arrange on a tray and chill until required.

  3. Add stock, tomatoes, beans, corn and salsa to pan. Bring to boil. Season to taste. Reduce heat to low.

  4. Drop meatballs into simmering soup. Simmer gently 15-20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through. Serve topped with extra coriander and accompany with tortillas and guacamole.


TOP TIP
  • For an easy, homemade guacamole, mash 1 avocado with 2 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice and season to taste.


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