Week #2 Texas Two Step Soup

 
Recipe #2  Texas Two-Step Soup Mix

1 pkg. Brown Gravy Mix

1 pkg. Country Gravy Mix 

¼ C.  Chili Powder

1Tbsp plus 1 tsp dried Oregano

2 tsp Ground Cumin

2 tsp Garlic Salt

22-24 Tortilla Chips, coarsely crushed

2 1/3 C. small to medium sized pasta (wheels, shells, macaroni, etc)

Layer the ingredients in the order given into a wide-mouth 1 Qt canning jar.  Pack each layer in place before adding the next ingredient.  Add Oxygen Absorber (increases shelf life to 5-7yrs....otherwise shelf life is 6mo)  If you will be giving this as a gift; attach a gift tag with the cooking directions to the jar. 

To make the soup:  You will need the following “add-ons”

1 jar Texas Two-Step Soup Mix

1 lb ground beef (or canned beef)

14 C Water

1 can (15oz) corn

2 cans (16oz) chopped tomatoes

1 can black beans 

Brown the ground beef in a large soup pot.  If you are using a canned meat; just open the can!  Add Texas Two-Step Soup Mix (don't forget to remove the oxygen absorber) and water; heat to boiling.  Stir in corn, black beans and tomatoes.   Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20-25 min or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.  Serve with additional crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Stats

Each jar of mix makes 16 servings……or…….7 Qts if you want to freeze for later use

Cost…….approx 43cents a serving!

This soup is similar to Tortilla Strip Soup only it is thicker

Enjoy!

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Shopping List for 5 meals:                Shopping List Texas Two-Step Soup (5 jars of soup mix) 5 pkg.  Brown Gravy Mix 5 pkg.  Country Gravy Mix Chili Powder*  (will need 1 1/4 C total) 5 Tbsp + 5 tsp dried oregano* 10 tsp ground cumin* 10 tsp dried minced onion* 5 tsp garlic salt* Bag of Tortilla Chips Approx 12 cups small pasta (3-4 boxes) 5  1lb tubes Ground Beef or canned beef 5 cans corn 10 cans chopped tomatoes 5 cans black beans * pantry items

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Texas Two-Step Soup (box label) You will need: 1 jar mix, 1 can corn, 2 cans chopped tomatoes, 1 can black beans & 1 can of beef….or….get the ground beef from freezer.