For the meatballs

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
• 1 large egg
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp fine kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp fine ground black pepper

For the soup

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 large carrot, sliced
• 2-3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 small zucchini, cut into half moons
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups mild salsa sauce
• 4 cups beef stock