Meatballs:

• 1 pound 80% ground beef
• 1/4 cup long grain white rice , uncooked
• 1 large egg , whisked
• 1/2 Tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2–3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro , optional

Soup:

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup sliced carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 small russet potatoes (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 32 ounces chicken or beef broth
• 1 (14-ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon chili powder , plus more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro , plus more to taste
• Kosher salt , to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper , to taste

Optional toppings:

• Cilantro
• Avocados
• Tomatoes
• Lime juice
• Cheese
• Sour cream