Chef Dennis's Albondigas Soup

-Jo Ferry cmsj69b 2 lb Lean ground beef

1/2 ts Garlic powder

1/2 ts Ground cumin

1 pn Oregano

1 pn Cilantro

3 oz Butter

1 c Tomatoes; diced

1/2 c Green chilies; diced

4 Cloves garlic; chopped

2 Med. onions; chopped

1 lb Green cabbage; chopped

1 Med. zucchini; finely diced

1/2 Bunch of cilantro

3 qt broth

Salt and pepper; to taste Chopped cilantro This recipe is from the mystery "The 27* Ingredient Chili Con Carne Murders" by Nancy Pickard and Virginia Rich. In a mixing bowl, mix ground beef,garlic powder, cumin, oregano and cilantro. Shape into 1-oz meatballs. In a large pot, saute in the butter, the tomatoes, chilies, garlic, onions, cabbage, zucchini, and cilantro. Add the beef broth. Just before the broth comes to a bil, add the meatballs, one at a time. Add salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes. Top with chopped cilantro just before serving. Note: This is even better the next day.