Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 large white onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano
• 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

For the Soup:

• 1/2 large white onion, diced
• 5 baby blonde potatoes, peeled and diced OR 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes with liquid
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• Juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1/8–1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro, to taste