TOSTADA SOUP

A colorful mixture of temperature and texture that makes this soup a family favorite!

1/2 lb. ground beef or pork
1 c. chopped onion
1 c. water
Sour Cream
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
2/3 c. picante sauce - or more
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded lettuce
1 can (15oz) pinto beans, well drained
1 can (16oz) whole tomatoes
1 can (8oz) tomato sauce
Mi Ranchito, Mesa Grande or Buffalo Bill's Tortilla Chips - crushed coursely

In a 3-quart saucepan, brown meat with the onion.  Drain.  Chop tomatoes, setting the juice aside.  Add tomatoes and juice to saucepan with tomato sauce, beans, water, picante sauce, and ground cumin.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for approx. 10 minutes.  Pour into soup bowls.  Top with Mi Ranchito Tortilla Chips, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and additional picante sauce if desired.  Makes 4-6 servings.  (Approx. 6 cups of soup)

Cheese
Onion
Tomato
Pintos