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In a big pot boil the water along with the garlic and the onion.
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(On medium to low heat) Cover with a lid.
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Blend together the tomatoes, onion, and garlic in a blender (do not add water into the blender).
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Then add the sauce to the boiling pot.
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Cover with a lid and wait until it begins to bubble.
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TIP: If you feel like it may need more water then do so in 1/2 cup increments.
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In a seperate bowl, mix with your hands or with a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, the ground beef, mint, egg, rice, salt, and flour.
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Form into balls (about the size of a golf ball), set them aside.
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Peel your vegetables (except zucchinis) and cut them thinly or into small cubes.
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Place the carrots and chayote in a bowl.
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In a seperate bowl place the zucchinis.
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Place the potatoes in a bowl of water and set them aside.
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TIP: This prevents the potatoes from browning and it removes the starch from the potatoes.
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Once you notice your soup boiling add your meatballs to the pot, carefully.
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Cover with a lid and wait for it to boil again (around 5-10 minutes depending on your stove).
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Once you notice your meatballs are beginning to darken and your soup is boiling, add the carrots and chayote.
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Cover with a lid.
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Make sure you have this over a low heat, you do not want to overcook your meat and veggies.
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TIP: If you begin to notice grease foam at the top of the pot, you may use a ladel to remove as much as you can without removing to much water.
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Once your pot is boiling again, check the carrots and chayote.
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Take one of each out of the pot.
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Check to see if its ready by cutting into it with a knife.
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If you feel a lot of resistance, then cover the pot and allow to boil for another 5 minutes.
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Check again and if you feel that it shows little resistance then add the potatoes.
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(Make sure to drain the potatoes, do not add them with the water filled with starch).
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Cover the pot.
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Boil for a few minutes.
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TIP: Make sure everytime you add a new ingredient or vegetable that its not fully cooked.
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Otherwise you will end up with a soggy mess.
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Add the zucchinis lastly, and cover with a lid and allow to boil for 5 minutes.
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Add your seasoning.
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Salt to taste, bouillon, and cilantro leaves.
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You may leave out the 1/2 onion.
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Cover with the lid and allow to boil for a few minutes longer.
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Turn off the heat.
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You can let it sit for a bit or serve yourseld.
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Enjoy!
