Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Taco Soup

Taco Soup (Chef Meg's Makeover)


Chef Meg cut the sodium on this hearty soup by swapping taco seasoning for three spices you already have on hand. There's a secret ingredient (garbanzo beans) that helps add fiber and thicken our Taco Soup!

INGREDIENTS

16 oz lean ground beef1/2 C yellow onion, chopped1 recipe taco seasoning14 oz tomato sauce14 oz diced tomatoes with green chilies14 oz kidney beans, dark, drained1 C water1 C corn, frozen4 oz green chilies, chopped1/2 C garbanzo beans, smashed

DIRECTIONS


Brown ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally. Drain mixture and blot away excess grease. Add spices cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and cook additional minute while stirring. Add diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add corn, green chilies, and mashed garbanzo beans, simmer an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped cilantro, chips, cheese, or sour cream. (Calories not included.)
Number of Servings: 6



Nutritional Info

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 342.1
Total Fat: 16.8g
Total Carbs: 29.5g
Dietary Fiber: 8.3mg
Protein: 20.4g

I love soups!

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