How to Make Southwestern Vegetable Soup

This is a great, easy recipe for a vegetable soup with a Southwestern flair!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 can green beans
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 1 can peas and carrots
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 lb. ground hamburger meat (or turkey)
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 2 cans of crushed tomatoes

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and add the onion when the meat is about half cooked. Drain. If you would prefer a vegetarian soup (which is still wonderful and flavorful) substitute a can of kidney beans for the meat. Just brown the onion in a little butter in a skillet.

2. Transfer meat and fried onion to a large pot. Add tomatoes and taco seasoning. Once the seasoning is mixed into the soup well, add all the other vegetables. I suggest using canned vegetables - don't drain the vegetables though. If you prefer frozen vegetables, they will work just as well. Just buy a couple of bags of mixed vegetables.

3. Boil the soup until the potatoes are soft, stirring periodically. Normally all other vegetables will be done as well by then. Serve and enjoy!

Tips & Warnings

• add black pepper, jalapeños, or red pepper if you would like a little more spice
• if the soup looks too thick, add water or chicken broth to it
• if you want a creamier soup, add a little flour along with the taco seasoning while you are cooking or put a dollop of sour cream on it when you serve it
• Do not let all of the liquid cook out of soup - it will burn! Add water or chicken broth as needed.

[dalady]

on 5/8/2009 Sounds yummy! Thanks! 5*

[tikrit01]

on 2/10/2009 This sound delicious. Going to try it soon! 5*s

[txwahm]

on 1/10/2009 This sounds so good, and easy. Definatly adding this to my recipe cards. 5*