Classic Albondigas Soup

Ingredients

- 6 servings +

• 1 lb ground beef, 80/20
• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped, plus more for serving
• 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano, Mexican oregano if you have it
• 1 tsp kosher salt, divided
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced into coins
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz, with juices
• 8 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
• 1 whole lime, cut into wedges, for serving