1 onion
1 zucchini
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1 lb. canned tomatoes
1 1/3 c. beef stock or broth
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

Chop onion. Cut zucchini into 1 inch pieces. Combine beef, chili powder, salt and pepper into 1 inch balls. In Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Add meatballs and brown well - remove meatballs and lower heat. Add onion and zucchini. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Stir in cumin, oregano, tomatoes with their juice stock, hot pepper sauce, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add meatballs, heat thoroughly. *I use 1 pound ground beef if you like a lot of meat in your soup .   

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