INGREDIENTS
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Meatballs
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1 pound ground beef (about 90% lean)
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1 pound ground pork
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1/4 pound boiled ham, finely chopped
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1 medium onion, minced
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2 large or 3 smaller garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1/2 cup dried plain bread crumbs
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1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
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Several grinds of the pepper mill
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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Soup
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2 tablespoons vegetable, canola or olive oil
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1 large white onion, finely chopped
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3 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
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2 carrots, peeled and shredded
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2 stalks celery, trimmed and finely chopped
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2 - 3 pickled jalapenos or 2 - 3 fresh, seeds and white membranes removed, finely chopped (optional)
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3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans lower-sodium chicken broth
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2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans lower-sodium beef broth
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1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
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Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste