For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
• 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Soup:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups beef or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• juice of 1 lime