15 minute soup (4 points)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsExtra lean ground beef
2cansMinestrone soup
2cansTomatoes with green chilis
2cupsPinto beans
2cupsFrozen mixed vegetables
Salt and pepper; to taste
Garlic powder; to taste
4 Points

Directions

Brown beef with salt, pepper and garlic. Drain on paper towel and add back to dutch oven. Add remaining ingredients and cook for 30 minutes.

Good served with cornbread.

NOTES : Variation #2: Don't add the ground beef - makes a delicious veggie soup for 1 point per serving! Black beans are a great substitute for the pinto beans, also.

Recipe by: Sue B

Posted to EAT-LF Digest by "Koula Smith" <tselectr@...> on Nov 18, 1998, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.