Meatball Noodle Soup

Salam :)

This recipe is a delicious and hearty Afghan meatball noodle soup that is perfect anytime of the year, especially for Ramadan!

Ingredients:

• 6 oz (Half Pack) of noodles (prefferably thin Chinese style)
• 2 small onions (diced into small cubes)
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 2 cups of small mix frozen vegetables
• 1 can of tomato paste
• 1 can of drained mixed beans (or plain red kidney beans)
• 1/2 pound of ground beef (flavored with some salt, powdered coriander, black pepper, 1 finely chopped onion, finely chopped cilantro, diced (de-seeded) tomato, and 2 cloves garlic)
• 1 handful of fresh finely chopped cilantro
• 8 cups of water
• 4 Table spoon of oil
• (Spices) - 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, black pepper, oregano, and basil

Directions:

• In a pot/pressure cooker, sautay your onions and garlic in oil until golden brown.
• Add your tomato paste
• Add 8 cups of water (or fill pot till midway)
• While it comes to boil, make small round balls from your flavored ground meat
• Place the meat balls into the boiling liquid
• Add spices and cover lid
• Cook for about 20 minutes with a pressure cooker, or 45 minutes in a regular pot - so meat cooks thoroughly
• After - Add your frozen vegetables, beans and noodles, and cook for about 10-15 minutes.
• Your soup is ready

.... Best served with a dallop of plain yogurt and lemon juice....

Enjoy!