Sopa colombiana de almôndegas

Ingredientes

• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup Colombian aliños
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup precooked cornmeal or masarepa
• 1/2 warm water
• 1 cup Colombian aliños sauce
• 3 ears fresh corn (cut into 2 or 3 pieces)
• 12 cups of water or more if necessary
• 2 green plantains (peeled and cut crosswise into 2 inch pieces)
• 4 medium white potatoes (peeled and cut in half)
• 1 pound frozen or fresh yuca cut into big pieces
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   --- To make the meatballs: ---

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, aliños, salt, cornmeal and water. Knead with your hands until well mixed. Shape the mixture into 8 meatballs, set them on a plate.

3. 3

   --- To make the soup: ---

4. 4

   In a large pot, place the water, aliños, meatballs, corn, salt and green plantain. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 45 minutes.

5. 5

   Add the potatoes and yuca. Continue cooking for 30 more minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender. Stir in the cilantro.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve in large soup bowls, dividing the meatballs and vegetables evenly.