Mexicali Soup

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 6 cups water
• 2 cups salsa
• 1 1/2 cups kidney beans, undrained
• 2/3 cup tomato paste
• 3/4 cup acini di pepe pasta
• 3/4 cup sliced ripe olives
• 1 lb cheddar cheese
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) package tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl, mix meat with seasoning mix, shape into 1-inch meatballs.
• 2 in a 4 quart nonstick saucepan, cook meatballs turning frequently, until brown, drain.
• 3 add water, salsa, beans with liquid & tomato paste.
• 4 heat to boiling.
• 5 reduce heat, simmer 10 minutes.
• 6 return soup to boil, stir in uncooked pasta.
• 7 boil, stirring frequently, 14 minutes.
• 8 stir in olives.
• 9 sprinkle each serving with cheese, top with sour cream.
• 10 garnish with chips.