South-Of-The-Border Soup

• 3 Tbsp. butter, divided
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 lb. chorizo or kielbasa sausage, sliced
• 1 c. chopped onions
• 1 c. dried carrots
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (13 3/4 or 14 1/2 oz. each) beef broth
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 can (16 oz.) whole tomatoes, undrained and coarsely chopped
• 3 c. water
• 2 cans (16 oz.) each golden hominy or whole kernel corn, drained
• 1/3 c. chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 c. parsley and 1/2 tsp. ground cilantro
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 2 jalapeno peppers or green chilies, seeded and chopped

1. In a heavy skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of butter.
2. Add ground beef and cook, stirring to break into small pieces.
3. Drain well. Set aside.

butter, ground beef, chorizo, onions, carrots, garlic, beef broth, salt, tomatoes, water, golden hominy, fresh cilantro, ground cumin, peppers

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=298572 (may not work)