Beefy Mexican Soup

Prep Time:5 Mins | Total Time:35 Mins | Makes:6

Forty minutes is all the time it takes to cook up this hearty and satisfying soup that can warm the senses on a cold day. Serve it after playing outside and it's sure to please everyone in the family!

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

1 medium onion

1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped green pepper

5 cups (1.25 L) hot water

1 pkg (210 g) Hamburger Helper* Chili Macaroni

1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder

1/2 tsp (1 mL) garlic salt

1 can (14 1/2 oz) whole tomatoes, drained

1 can (12 oz/341 mL) Green Giant* NIBLETS* WHOLE KERNEL CORN

2 tbsp (25 mL) sliced pitted ripe olives

Cook beef, onion and green pepper in 4-quart (4 L) saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
Stir in hot water, Sauce Mix, chili powder, garlic salt and tomatoes; break up tomatoes. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked pasta, corn and olives. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer.

Hamburger Helper* Chili Macaroni

Tip: For a garnish everyone will enjoy, sprinkle coarsely crushed tortilla chips over top of soup and sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro.