Southwestern Soup

This hearty soup is a real family pleaser and stomach filler.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sirloin
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cups water
• 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 cup salsa
• 2 cups cubed, peeled, Louisiana yams (sweet potatoes)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups frozen corn

Preparation

1. In large nonstick pot, cook meat and onion over medium heat until meat is done, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Add remaining ingredients, except corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer about 30 minutes.
3. Add corn, continue cooking, covered, 15 minutes.

This recipe makes 9 (1-cup) servings.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving)

• 149 Calories
• Calories from fat 17%
• 3 g Fat
• 1 g Saturated Fat
• 28 mgCholesterol
• 289 mg Sodium
• 19 g Carbohydrate
• 3 g Dietary Fiber
• 4 g Sugars
• 13 g Protein
• Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 1/2 very lean meat

Submitted by Holly Clegg, author of trim&TERRIFIC® Gulf Coast Favorites