Mexican Chowder

A quick, thick soup that actually tastes better the next day. Make plenty because everyone will want seconds!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb sausage
• 1⁄2 lb  ground chuck
• 4  cups chicken broth
• 4  cups pinto beans (canned is okay to use)
• 3  cups canned tomatoes or 3  cups Rotel tomatoes & chilies, diced
• 8  ounces tomato sauce
• 2  bay leaves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2  cups potatoes, cubed

Directions

1. Brown sausage and ground chuck, drain.
2. In large pot or dutch oven place chicken broth, pinto beans, tomatoes, bay leaves, garlic, thyme and black pepper.
3. Salt to taste.
4. Add meat.
5. Cook 45 minutes.
6. Add potatoes and cook until tender.