Taco twist soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsGround beef
1mediumSized onion; chopped
2Garlic cloves; minced
teaspoonChili powder
1teaspoonGround cumin
28ouncesBeef broth
cupPicante sauce
14½ounceDiced tomatoes
1mediumGreen bell pepper; chopped
1cupUncooked rotini pasta
½cupShredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion and garlic over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the beef is cooked and no pink remains; drain off the excess liquid. Add the remaining ingredients except the cheese and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked. Serve topped with the cheese.

NOTE: For extra crunch, serve this spicy soup with tortilla chips on the side.

Recipe by: MR FOOD

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1041 by Meg Antczak <meginny@...> on Jan 24, 1998