Best Bobs Taco Soup With Pasta Recipes

TACO TWIST SOUP

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The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans for ground beef. -Colleen Zertler, Menomonie, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium beef broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups picante sauce
1 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. , Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, pasta, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1044mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PRONTO TACO SOUP

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When out-of-state friends dropped by, I invited them to stay for dinner, knowing that I could put together this mild, chili-flavored soup in a jiffy. I served it with cornmeal muffins and a crisp salad for a filling meal everyone loved. My guests even asked for the recipe before leaving! -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups picante sauce
1 cup uncooked spiral or small shell pasta
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Shredded cheddar cheese and tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook the beef, onion and garlic until meat is not longer pink; drain. Add the broth, tomatoes, picante sauce, pasta, green pepper, chili powder and parsley. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. , Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Garnish with cheese and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

EASY BEEF AND PASTA SOUP

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Enjoy this tasty soup made with beef and pasta - perfect for a hearty dinner that is ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 package Betty Crocker™ Hamburger Helper™ mix for beef pasta
6 cups water
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook beef and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
Stir in Sauce Mix, water, basil, pepper and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring frequently; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Pasta and mushrooms. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g