Spicy Southwestern Meatball Soup

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 3 tablespoons fine dry breadcrumbs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fajita seasoning mix
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon minced and seeded chipotle pepper
• 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1. Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, fajita seasoning, cumin, salt, cilantro, and egg until well-combined. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange on a lightly greased baking sheet.
2. Bake at 400u0b0F for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned, turning occasionally.
3. Saute onion and carrot in hot oil in a Dutch oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until tender.
4. Add zucchini, garlic, cumin, coriander, tomato paste, chipotle pepper, and adobo sauce; cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly (Do not let garlic brown).
5. Stir in meatballs, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, and salt.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 35 minutes.
7. Stir in cilantro.
8. Garnish as desired with lime wedges, sour cream, diced avocado, or cilantro sprigs and enjoy!

lean ground beef, breadcrumbs, fajita seasoning mix, ground cumin, salt, fresh cilantro, egg, vegetable oil, onion, carrots, tomatoes, zucchini, garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, tomato paste, pepper, adobo sauce, chicken broth, black beans, corn, kosher salt, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-southwestern-meatball-soup-2592 (may not work)