South-Of-The-Border Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. butter, divided
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. chorizo or kielbasa sausage, sliced
1 c. chopped onions
1 c. dried carrots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz. each) beef broth
1/2 tsp. salt
1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
3 c. water
2 cans (16 oz.) each golden hominy or whole kernel corn, drained
1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 c. parsley and 1/2 tsp. ground cilantro
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
2 jalapeno peppers or green chilies, seeded and chopped

Preparation

In a heavy skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break into small pieces.
Drain well. Set aside.