Mexican Soup

A delicious spicy beef soup. Great on a cold winter day.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1  lb hamburger
• 1  diced onion
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped celery
• 2  cups frozen corn
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon oregano
• 1  teaspoon pepper
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  tablespoon  beef bouillon (powder)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6  cups water
• 1  cup salsa
• 1  cup penne pasta (or other macaroni)

Directions

1. * Fry hamburger in large pot, drain off fat.
2. * Add celery and onion, cook over medium/low heat until tender.
3. * Add corn and seasonings, cook 10 minutes.
4. * Add salsa and water, heat to a boil.
5. * Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. * Stir in penne, cook until tender.
7. * Ladle into soup bowl and top with shredded cheese.