1/2 c. onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. oil
4 c. water
2 cans beef broth
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
2 c. potatoes, cubed
1 c. carrots, sliced
1 beaten egg
1/4 c. snipped cilantro
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 lb. lean hamburger, raw
1/4 c. white rice, raw

In large sauce pot, cook onion and garlic in hot oil, until onion is tender. Stir in water, broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil. Add potatoes and carrots. Simmer covered for 5 minutes.

Combine egg, cilantro, salt, oregano, and pepper in bowl. Add hamburger and rice, mix well. Form mixture into 1 inch balls and drop into simmering soup, a few at a time. Return soup to a boil, reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes until meat and vegetables are done. 8-10 servings.