Southwestern Vegetable Soup

Submitted by Melissa Spangler

"A hearty & tasty soup that's great when it's cold outside or for when you need to throw together a quick and easy meal during the workweek."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 can diced Rotel Tomatoes
• 1 can chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 can cut green beans, drained
• 1 can pinto beans, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (6 ounce) package corn tortillas, cut into small stips
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

directions

1. Combine the vegetables, water and taco seasoning mix into a 4 qt pot and mix well.
2. Bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes.
3. Then add tortilla strips and stir well, bring back to a boil, then lower heat a little and cook for another 10 minutes.
4. The tortillas will break up and the soup will thicken.
5. Add cheese and mix well.