Thursday, October 24, 2013

Taco Twist Soup ----------Vegetarian

Prep / Total time : 4o minutes

1            medium onion , chopped
2            garlic cloves, minced
2            teaspoons olive oil
2            cups vegetable  broth or reduced-sodium  beef broth
1            can (15 ounces) black beans , rinsed and drained
1           can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1-1/2     cups picante sauce
1           cup uncooked spiral pasta
1           small green pepper , chopped
2           teaspoons chili powder
1           teaspoon  ground cumin
1/2        cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
3           tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

In a large saucepan , sauté onion  and garlic in oil  until tender . Add  the broth , beans , tomatoes  , picante sauce  , pasta , green pepper  and seasoning . Bring to a boil , stirring frequently . Reduce heat ; cover and simmer  for 20 to 25 minutes or until pasta is tender , stirring occasionally . Serve  with cheese and sour cream .

6 comments:

  1. Oh, yum! Perfect for a cold autumn day! I may have to make this very soon!

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    1. Hi Nellie , good and different , much easier to make comfort food , put in in a pot or slow cooker and go about your daily business , thanks for stopping by :).

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  2. Hi Nee, Make room at your table, I am coming over for dinner! I love this recipe...Finally has gotten cooler here on Long Island, so this will be a great added dish to make one day for dinner. Thanks for sharing...Blessings, Dottie :)

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    1. Hi Dottie , you are welcome at my table anytime , just put it in a pot and curl up with a good book :D thanks for stopping by :)

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  3. I like such soups! After having I don't need main :D

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  4. Hi Medeja , That happens a lot at my house , one dish meals thanks for stopping by :)

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