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A bowl of taco soup and a Rada Granny Paring knife.
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Taco Bowtie Pasta Soup

Craving a hot, tasty, Mexican-themed dish with a fraction of the usual calories? This Taco Bowtie Soup will give you all of the flavor you crave and none of the usual guilt. This recipe makes taco soup easy!

Ingredients

  • 1 medium medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 t. olive oil
  • 3 C. beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 15 oz. can 15 oz. black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 C. picante sauce
  • 1 C. uncooked bowtie pasta
  • 2 t. chili powder
  • 1 t. ground cumin
  • 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese, optional
  • 3 T. sour cream, optional

Instructions

  • Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons olive oil to poy. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes until ingredients are tender.
  • Add three cups beef or vegetable broth to pot.
  • Add 1 can (15 oz) of drained and rinsed black beans, 1 can (14 1/2 oz) dried tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups picante sauce, and 1 cup uncooked bowtie pasta to pot.
  • Add 2 teaspoons chili powder and 1 teaspoon ground cumin.
  • Mix and bring to a boil. Stir frequently. When boil is reached, put heat to low and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • If desired, add 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and 3 tablespoons sour cream. Serve and enjoy!