Pronto Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) beef broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 1/2 c. picante sauce
1 c. uncooked spiral or small shell pasta
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
Shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips
1 pkg. Taco seasoning

Preparation

In a large saucepan, cook beef, onion and garlic until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Add the broth, tomatoes, picante sauce, pasta, green pepper, chili powder, parsley and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Garnish with cheese and tortilla chips.
Yield:
8 servings (2 qts.).