Beef Tortilla Soup

Beef Tortilla Soup

Beans, a good-quality pantry staple, make this meal healthy, delicious, and affordable.

Everyday Food, January 2009

            Prep Time
15 minutes

            Total Time
15 minutes

            Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

            1 tablespoon olive oil

            4 garlic cloves, minced

            1 teaspoon Taco Seasoning

            1/2 lb of Ground Beef

            1 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in juice

            1 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained

            1/2 can (14 1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

            1 cup frozen corn kernels

            Coarse salt and ground pepper

            1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips, plus more for serving (optional)

             Cheddar cheese

            1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving

Directions

.                 In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Cook  ground beef, garlic. cook until meat is no longer pink, drain grease. Add taco seasoning cook until fragrant. Add tomatoes (with juice), beans, broth, corn, and 1 cup water; season with salt and pepper.

Bring soup to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Add tortilla chips; cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in lime juice, and season with salt and pepper. Serve soup with lime wedges and, if desired, more chips.