"This albondigas soup recipe is huge on flavor with Mexican meatballs simmered in tomato broth with lots of vegetables, a comforting home-cooked crowd pleaser...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 slices white bread (chopped (bolillo bread is great for this))
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1/2 cup milk
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2.5 pounds ground beef (or use a mix of ground beef and ground pork)
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2 large eggs
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1 small onion (chopped)
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2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (spearmint leaves are an interesting substitution)
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for spicy)
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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2 pounds tomatoes (chopped)
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1 medium white onion (chopped)
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4 cloves garlic (chopped)
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3 canned chipotle chilies
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1 cup chicken stock (or more to preference)
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2 medium potatoes (chopped)
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2 medium carrots (peeled and chopped)
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1 zucchini (chopped)
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2 cups green beans (chopped)
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For Serving: White rice, fresh chopped cilantro, red pepper flakes