COLOMBIAN MEATBALL & RICE SOUP | How To Make A Meatball Soup | SyS

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while still providing protein.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur wheat

Quinoa offers more protein and fiber.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon provides similar acidity and brightness.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped white onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until translucent.

Add chopped green onion and garlic, cooking for another minute or two.

Stir in chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until softened.

Add lots of water, beef bouillon, food coloring, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste, then stir.

Cover and bring to a boil on high heat.

Add chopped carrots and green peas, along with frozen white rice and meatballs.

Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook for 20 minutes or until rice is done.

Check for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.

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