pat's Recipe

Southwestern Soup

Category: SOUPS/STEWS

3 cups water
4 cans (8-oz each) tomato sauce
2 cans (16-oz each) kidney beans, rinsed
and drained
2 cans (14.5-oz each) chicken broth
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups salsa
2 tsp dried minced onion
1-2 tsp dried oregano
1-2 tsp dried basil
2 cups (8-oz) shredded cheddar cheese

In Dutch Oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil, Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until heated through.
Sprinkle individual servings with cheese. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

yield: 12 servings