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.