Albondigas Soup

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Ingredients:
2 lbs. ground sirloin or ground turkey
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium onions, minced
1 bunch cilantro, minced
3 eggs
2 Tbs. rice
2 Tbs. flour
1 can (1 lb. 14 oz.) tomatoes, puréed
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. MSG
2 Tbs. shortening
Pinch each rosemary and thyme
2 Tbs. beef bouillon
1 quart water

Preparation:
Combine ground sirloin, half the garlic, half the onion, half the cilantro, the eggs, rice, flour, 2 Tbs. pureed tomatoes, 1 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1 tsp. oregano, 1/2 tsp. MSG. Mix thoroughly and shape into meatballs the size of golf balls.

In a large kettle, melt the shortening and add the remaining garlic, onion and cilantro. Sauté onion mixture until soft but not brown. Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Add meatballs and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.