Albondigas (Meatball Soup)

This is another favorite from my little book "Low Fat Mexican Recipes" I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  quarts  low-fat chicken broth
• 1  onion, diced
• 3  celery ribs, sliced
• 3  carrots, sliced
• 1  cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup mild salsa
• 1  lb ground turkey
• 3  tablespoons  instant rice, uncooked
• 1⁄2 cup onion, finely minced
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano, preferably mexican

Directions

1. For the soup, combine the first six ingredients in a soup pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
2. For the Meatballs: Mix remaining ingredients together and form into small balls.
3. Bring soup to a boil and carefully place meatballs into soup.
4. Cover and reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.