*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Spicy Meatball Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2                    Hard-cooked eggs
     1/2  cup           Cooked brown rice
     1/4  cup           Soft bread crumbs
     1/4  cup           Chopped green onion
     1/4  cup           Chopped pitted ripe olives
     1/4  teaspoon      Dried rosemary -- crushed
   1      dash          Ground cloves
   1      dash          Ground cinnamon
     1/2  pound         Ground beef
     1/2  pound         Ground pork
                        Raisins
   2      cups          Beef broth
  10 3/4  ounces        Can condensed tomato soup
   1      tablespoon    Chili powder
     1/2  cup           Shredded Monterey Jack -- (2 ounces)

Coarsely chopped pitted ripe olives (optional) Chopped green onion (optional) 
 Separate egg yolks from egg whites. Chop each separately. In a bowl combine the egg yolks,
 rice, bread crumbs, the 1/4 cup green onion, the 1/4 cup ripe olives, the rosemary, cloves, and cinnamon.
 Add ground beef and pork; mix well. Using 1 1/2 tablespoons meat mixture for each meatball,
 wrap mixture around 2 or 3 raisins and shape into balls.

 In a large saucepan combine beef broth, condensed tomato soup, chili powder, and meatballs.
 Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in chopped egg whites.
 Top each serving with some of the cheese, and additional olives and chopped green onion, if desired.
 Makes 4 to 6 servings.


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