"Whatcha Cooking?!" Wednesday

Thought I would start up a new posting every other Wednesday here at the Patch!   I figured I would do this every other Wednesday, so I can keep some Wednesdays open for my "Wood'n it Be Nice?!" Wednesdays.  I still plan on bringing that back here, just waiting for the weather to break so I can get back into my garage and get my workspace organized....It is a DISASTER since we moved here!  But, for now...I leave you with a recipe that my whole family LOVES!


This is a very simple, easy to make soup, that has just the right amount of flavor!  Hope you enjoy!

"TACO SOUP"

INGREDIENTS:

*2 lbs. of Ground Beef or Turkey

*1-1/2 Envelopes of Hidden Valley Ranch dressing Mix (not dip)

*1-1/2 Envelopes of Taco Seasoning

*1 Can of tomatoes w/ chiles (I use Walmart brand)

*1 Can of Stewed Tomatoes

*1 Can of Corn (drained)

*1 Can of Beef Broth

*Small Onion

*1 lb. Box of Elbow Macoroni

*Shredded Cheddar Cheese (optional)

*Sour Cream (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Brown Beef or Turkey in skillet with Onion.  Drain fat.  In a large Saucepan transfer your Beef or Turkey.  Add Envelopes of Hidden Valley & Taco Seasoning mix; mix well.  Add your Cans of Corn, Stewed Tomatoes, Tomatoes w/ chiles & Beef Broth.  Cover and simmer for an hour.  About 30 minutes before your soup is done simmering cook your Elbow Macoroni in another saucepan.  Add to your Elbow Mac now to your Soup and Simmer for the last 15 minutes.  Top with Shredded Cheddar & a dollap of Sour Cream!  Enjoy!



****You can choose to substitute the Elbow Macaroni with 2 Cans of Kidney Beans!  We are NOT a Bean eating family here...so, I use Macaroni.  You also can choose NOT to add Beans or Macaroni and just scoop this with Tortilla's...however you choose...this is a Great Dish!