Southwestern Vegetable Soup  | 
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                                            Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    In addition to being a teacher, I'm a graduate student and mother of three. So this quick and easy soup is perfect for my busy schedule. A real plus is that my family loves it! Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                2 pounds ground turkey or beef   |  
                                                1 medium onion, chopped  |  
                                                2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained  |  
                                                2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth  |  
                                                1 can (15-1/2 ounces) hominy, rinsed and drained  |  
                                                1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained  |  
                                                1 can (14-1/2 ounces) mexican-style stewed tomatoes  |  
                                                1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained  |  
                                                1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Yield: 12-14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).                              | 
                         
                         
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