1. Meatballs: Combine the ground beef with the cilantro, garlic, lime juice, cumin, hot sauce and salt and pepper. 2. Form into 1-ounce balls. 3. Heat oil in skillet over moderate heat. 4. Cook until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. 5. Soup: In a large soup pot, heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil. 6. Add onions and garlic and cook for 5 minutes over low heat until translucent. 7. Add chiles and cook 2 minutes. 8. Add tomatoes and their juice, chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, and hot sauce. 9. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. 10. In a small bowl, combine flour and chicken stock. 11. Whisk into soup. 12. Bring back to a boil. 13. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. 14. Add meat balls and simmer an additional 5 minutes. 15. Serve soup topped with sour cream, monterey jack cheese or fried tortilla strips. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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