Cowboy Soup

Marian Forck

Chamois, MO

A longtime family favorite...I have ten brothers & sisters and we all love this soup! We’ve eaten it for several days in a row and never get tired of it, but leftovers do freeze well.

1 to 2 lbs. ground beef

5.6-oz. pkg. Spanish rice mix, uncooked

1 onion, chopped

4 to 5 c. beef broth

15-oz. can mixed vegetables

14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes

10-oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles

11-oz. can corn

In a soup pot over medium heat, brown beef with onion; drain. Meanwhile, prepare rice according to package directions. To beef mixture in soup pot, add cooked rice, 4 cups broth and undrained vegetables. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer for about 30 minutes, adding remaining broth if a thinner consistency is desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

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