Tortilla Chip Macaroni & Bean Soup

Summary

Yield
Servings
Prep time15 minutes

Description

Make this quick, hearty soup the night before and refrigerate; then in the morning, warm in a microwave-safe bowl. Pour into a thermos and pop it into a child’s lunch box with lots of mix-in options like tortilla chips, shredded cheese and avocado (spritzed with lime).

Ingredients

  • c chunky salsa
  • 2⁄3 c uncooked elbow macaroni
  • c water
  • t Chili powder
  • cn (15 oz) Libby’s® Organic Black Beans, drained and rinsed
  • cn (14.5oz) diced canned tomatoes
  •   medium yellow squash or zucchini, cubed (1 cup)
  • oz corn tortilla chips

Instructions

In a large pot or skillet, add salsa, uncooked macaroni, water, chili powder, black beans and tomatoes; mix well then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in squash or zucchini. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes longer or until squash and macaroni are tender. Serve with tortilla chips, crushing a few on the top of each serving.