Chile Beef Soup

hile Beef Soup

Serve this hearty soup as a first course or main dish with a salad.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green Chiles
• 1/2 sweet red bell pepper, sliced
• 4 tablespoons flour
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups beef broth or beef stock
• 1 to 2 cups cooked or canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• salt and pepper
• cornbread or crusty bread

In a Dutch oven or large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and ground beef; cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until beef is browned. Add garlic, bell pepper, chopped green chile pepper, and flour; stir to blend. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Stir in beans; season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve with cornbread or crusty French or Italian bread.

Original recipe from about.com