For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (90% lean)
• 1/2 cup cooked white rice
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper

For the Soup:

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 3 carrots, peeled, quartered, and sliced
• 1 1/2 cups Russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
• 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 large zucchini, quartered and sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste