Taco Soup

A flavorful delicious Taco Soup that is made with corn, tomatoes, pasta, white beans, and salsa. and is quick and easy to make for a week night dinner or make to accompany any Mexican food. 

This Taco Soup was made by Shelley and was served at our Taste Tempters Cinco De Mayo dinner night that was hosted by Jenny in April.

Taco Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 small Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic pressed
• 1 Tomato
• 1 cup frozen or canned corn
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can tomato paste
• 3 stalks celery diced
• 3 carrots diced
• 1 cup Orzo pasta
• 1 can small white Beans
• 1 jar salsa
  

Directions:

1. Saute Onion, and garlic in Olive Oil while bringing large pot of water to boil.
2. Place celery and carrots into boiling water and cook till softened.  Cook pasta as directed 10 min.
3. Drain off all but 2 cups water. Add tomato paste, tomato, diced tomatoes, corn, onion & garlic.  Stir and heat on stovetop till hot.  Add Salsa and whit beans.  Once hot, serve topped with crushed taco chips and shredded cheese.

Note: You can add chicken or ground meat or use different beans with to this too.

  Taco Soup