Albondigas Al Chipotle (Mexican Meatball Soup) without tortillas

1 1/4 lbs ground pork 4 slices bacon , coarsely chopped 1 garlic clove , diced (I use 2 if using bottled minced garlic) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 2 eggs 1 teaspoon[...]

1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion 1 egg 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (marjoram, oregano, thyme) 1/2 teaspoon fresh mint[...]

1/2 bolillo-type bread, in pieces 1/4 cup milk 5 tomatillos, cleaned and quartered 8 mint leaves , finely chopped 1 small onion , finely chopped 1 garlic[...]