BEEF CHILI & PASTA SOUP

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October is a perfect time of the year, it's not too cold and it's not too hot; the air is comfortable and the foliage is colorful. I am in the mood to cook and try a few new things, but making some of my favorite and familiar foods. This is a simple meal that's between a soup and a casserole, and we enjoyed it for lunch. It...

Provided by Beth M.

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium red onion, chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic, minced
1/2 lb 85% lean ground beef
1 can(s) 14 oz. organic pinto beans, drained and rinsed.
3 Tbsp organic tomato paste
1 can(s) beef broth, low salt
2 dried chipotle chilis
3 c water
1 c medium shell pasta
1 Tbsp red pepper relish

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot heat olive oil and add chopped onions. Stir and cook a few minutes on medium until translucent and soft.
  • 2. Add the chopped garlic and cook onions and garlic about one minute. Remove to a small bowl.
  • 3. In the same pot cook the ground beef, stirring until browned.
  • 4. Add onions and garlic back to pot with the beef.
  • 5. Drain and rinse the Pinto beans, and add to the pot with the onions, garlic and beef.
  • 6. Add one can of beef broth.
  • 7. Add 2 Chipotle chilis, stir and bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and simmer about five minutes.
  • 8. Add three cups water and bring to a boil.
  • 9. Add one cup medium shell pasta, and boil about ten minutes.
  • 10. Stir in one tablespoon of the red pepper relish, and season with salt to taste.
  • 11. If the liquid has boiled away and there isn't much, add more water and bring to a boil.
  • 12. Simmer gently uncovered until ready to serve.
  • 13. It's great with sour cream, or sour cream mixed with cilantro; and served with corn chips for a great lunch on a cool and rainy day.

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