Taco Orzo Soup

Submitted by SillyNilly

"Quick & easy....Kids love it!"

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 7 cups
• Serves: 7

ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef or 1/2 lb chorizo sausage
• 5 cups water
• 4 beef bouillon cubes
• 1 cup salsa (mild, med or hot)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄3 cup scallion, sliced
• 1⁄3 cup sour cream
• 1⁄3 cup tortilla chips, crushed

directions

1. In medium saucepan brown meat; drain.
2. Add water, bouillon, salsa, and chili powder; heat to boiling.
3. Add uncooked orzo; reduce heat.
4. Cook, uncovered, at a medium boil, stirring frequently, for 12 minutes or until orzo is tender.
5. Serve sprinkled with onion, tortilla chips and dollops of sour cream.
6. 7 servings (1 cup each).