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SOPA (Mexican Soup)

(From Our June 2015 Newsletter -Grandma C.)

Ingredients

• 1 can Rotel tomatoes (spicy or mild, according to your taste)


• 1 large can or 2 small cans El Pato brand salsa fresca


• ½ pkg small macaroni shells


• 3 tbsp mexican style beef boullion


• 1 lb ground beef


• 3 cups water

Brown ground beef, drain any grease.  Add Rotel tomatoes and El Pato sauce.  Transfer to a small or medium soup pot.

Meanwhile, in a non-stick skillet, brown the dry macaroni shells.  (yep, the shells!)  Do not use oil!  Simply heat them dry in the skillet on med high heat, turning every minute or so until lightly browned.

Add the shells to the meat mixture.  Add 2-3 cans of water and the mexican style beef boullion.  Stir.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for approximately 15-20 minutes.

Garnish with grated cheese, a dollop of sour cream and sliced scallions.  Serve with warm tortillas.