Taco Twist Soup

Taco Twist Soup

1 pound lean ground beef

1 Medium onion chopped

2 Cloves garlic minced

1-2 teaspoon chili powder, as desired

1 teaspoon ground cumin

3 cups beef broth

1 ½ cups picante sauce

1 14 ½ ounce can diced tomatoes in juice

1 cup uncooked rotini pasta

1 small green pepper chopped

1 can of beans

Shredded cheese

Tortilla chips

In a large saucepan or Dutch over, brown ground beef with onion and garlic; drain. Sprinkle chili powder and cum over meat; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add remaining ingredients except cheese and tortilla chips; mix well bring to a boil, stirring frequently, Reduce heat cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. Ladle into bowls top with cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Makes 8 one-cup servings.