Hominy Soup a La Mexicana  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Recipe is from Pillsbury. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                3/4 lb extra lean ground beef  |  
                                                1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper  |  
                                                2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans hominy, drained, rinsed  |  
                                                1 (14 1/2 ounce) can ready-to-serve vegetable broth or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can beef broth  |  
                                                1 (12 ounce) bottle mild green tomatillo sauce or 1 (12 ounce) bottle green taco sauce  |  
                                                2 cups water  |  
                                                2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 teaspoons marjoram  |  
                                                chopped fresh cilantro, if desired  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In large nonstick saucepan or Dutch oven, cook ground beef and bell pepper over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until beef is lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove beef mixture from saucepan; drain on paper towels. Return beef mixture to saucepan. 2. Stir in all remaining ingredients except cilantro. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cover and cook 15 minutes to blend flavors. 3. To serve, ladle soup into 6 individual soup bowls. Sprinkle each with cilantro.                              | 
                         
                         
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