• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Seasoning Mixture

• Combine all seasonings in a bowl. Set aside.

Meatballs

• Combine ground beef, harissa paste, fresh parsley, 1/4 of a yellow onion, and all of the ingredients from the seasoning mixture section. Use hands to combine well.
• Form into meatballs. This makes about 32 meatballs.
• Place meatballs on a lightly-oiled baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes.

Soup

• Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add 3/4 of a yellow onion. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Optionally, add harissa paste, stir to combine, and cook 2 more minutes.
• Pour in chicken broth and add baked meatballs. Bring to a boil and add pearl couscous. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the couscous is cooked. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime. Season to tate with salt and pepper.
• Divide among bowls and serve with fresh chopped parsley and mint.