Alamo Beef and Bean Soup

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
  • 1 package (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
  • 1 can (16 oz) pinto beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (16 oz) red beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cans (4.5 oz each) chopped green chiles
  • 1 cup Thick ‘n Chunky salsa
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn
  • 3/4 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Toppings (tortilla chips, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, chopped avocado), if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1 In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.

2 Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place beef and remaining ingredients except toppings.

3 Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours. Garnish each serving with toppings.

For a vegetarian soup, omit the beef and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.

Substitute black beans, red kidney beans or chick peas for the red beans or pinto beans.

Serving Size: 1 Serving Calories280 ( Calories from Fat60), % Daily Value Total Fat7g7% (Saturated Fat2 1/2g,2 1/2% Trans Fat0g0% ), Cholesterol35mg35%; Sodium1110mg1110%; Total Carbohydrate34g34% (Dietary Fiber8g8% Sugars6g6% ), Protein19g19%