Carrots and Meatballs Soup (Sopa de Zanahoria y Albondigas)

Ingredients

• 7 cups beef stock 
• 4 large carrots peeled thinly sliced
• 0.3 teaspoon color 
• 6 servings cilantro leaves fresh for serving
• 1  garlic clove finely chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.5 pound beef and ground pork 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 0.3 cup onion chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder 
• 6 servings salt and pepper 
• 1  scallion finely chopped

Equipment

• bowl
• pot

Directions

1. In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Then add the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are translucent.
2. Add the garlic, scallions and cook for another 3 minutes.To make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients and using your hands, mix well until combined. Divide meat mixture into equal portions and roll into balls with your hands.
3. Place on a plate and set aside.
4. Add the meatballs, carrots, cumin, color and stock to the pot. Bring to a boil. Then cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium- low and cook for about 30 to 40 minutes.
5. Add fresh cilantro and serve.