Easy Aztec Soup

Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 16
Servings 6

Need a recipe you can prepare in 30 minutes or less? You’re in the right place! Now that the kids have gone back to school, we need meal ideas that can be whipped up in a flash so we don’t have to resort to fast food. This Aztec soup made with ground beef is flavorful and super easy to make. Arrange the garnish in a dish so the kids can be personalize their dish to their liking. The best thing about this soup is that you’ll save time in the kitchen, and be left with more time for family! MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

To prepare the soup:

tablespoons olive oil

1/2

medium-sized onion, finely chopped

serrano chili pepper, finely chopped

garlic clove, chopped

lb ground beef

Salt and pepper, to taste

cups pinto beans, drained

cups enchilada sauce

(8 oz) can tomato paste

cups chicken or beef broth

To prepare the garnish:

Sour cream, to taste

Cheddar cheese, shredded, to taste

Chopped tomato, to taste

Chopped onion, to taste

Fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Tortilla chips, to taste

Directions

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1

Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over high heat.
2

Sauté the onion and chili pepper for 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and ground beef and let cook for 8-10 minutes, until the meat is completely cooked. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
3

Add the pinto beans, red enchilada sauce, tomato paste, and chicken or beef broth. Cover and let cook over high heat for about 5 minutes until boiling. Reduce to low heat and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
4

Serve the soup in bowls and garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, tomato, onion and chopped for a cilantro. Pair with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Expert Tips

This soup can also be prepared with ground chicken or turkey.

Nutrition Information

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Need a recipe you can prepare in 30 minutes or less? You’re in the right place! Now that the kids have gone back to school, we need meal ideas that can be whipped up in a flash so we don’t have to resort to fast food. This Aztec soup made with ground beef is flavorful and super easy to make. Arrange the garnish in a dish so the kids can be personalize their dish to their liking. The best thing about this soup is that you’ll save time in the kitchen, and be left with more time for family!