Texas Two-Step Soup

Serves: 8
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
1 1.61-oz. pkg. brown gravy mix
2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. ground cumin (opt.)
1 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
10-12 tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups wagon wheel pasta, uncooked
1/2 lb. ground beef or turkey, browned
7 cups water
1 15-oz. can corn with red and green bell peppers
1 16-oz. can crushed tomatoes

DIRECTIONS:
Brown ground beef or turkey in large saucepan. Add gravy mix, chili powder, oregano, cumin, minced onion, garlic salt, tortilla chips, pasta, and water. Heat to boiling. Stir in cans of corn and tomatoes. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.

Serve with: tortilla chips, sour cream, and grated Monterey Jack cheese