Shelly's Recipe

FIESTA PASTA SOUP

Category: Soups

6 oz vermicelli pasta, broken into 1 inch pieces
3 cans chicken broth
2 cups water
1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 lb smoked sausages
1 (14 oz) can Mexi corn
1 (14 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Grated Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese

Combine broth, water, tomatoes, cilantro, chili power, and cumin in a large pot. Bring to a boil. cover, reduce heat, sinner for 10 minutes. While that cooks, cut sausage in half lengthwise and then thinely slice. Add meat, pasta, corn and beans to broth. Cover and simmer 10 t o12 minutes or until pasta is cooked. Stir in Lime Juice. Ladle into bowls and garnish with grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese.