MEXICAN BEEF SOUP

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As owners of a nursery, we entertain salespeople quite a bit. I like to prepare this spicy soup as a warm way to welcome them into our home. It tastes great with fresh corn bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 2h35m

Yield 8-10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup shredded cooked roast beef
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, halved
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 cup frozen cut green beans
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, brown beef and onion; drain. Add the next nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add corn and beans; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 823mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 15g protein.