Mexican Monday

Zesty Taco Soup

I have to thank my friend Ann and her daughter Sarah for inspiring this recipe. They sent me a taco soup recipe with ground turkey, and this could certainly be made with turkey. I added a few more spices and cilantro and lime. This is like a taco without the lettuce.

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef, lean

1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt

1 teaspoon oregano

1 teaspoon paprika

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 can Del Monte Petite Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Jalapenos

1 can petite diced tomatoes

1 can beef broth

1 can whole kernel corn, drained

1 can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed

1 can chili beans--do not drain or rinse the chili beans

Juice of 1/2 of a lime

1 to 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Tortilla chips

Shredded Cheddar or Cheddar-mix cheese (I like Colby and Monterrey)

Extra cilantro for garnish

Preparation:

In a large soup pot, brown ground beef. As beef is cooking, add powdered spices. Once beef is finished cooking, add tomatoes, corn, beans, beef broth, lime juice, and cilantro. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Garnish with tortilla chips, cheese, and cilantro sprig.