Hearty Taco Soup

• 1 lb. lean ground turkey
• ground beef, browned
• 1 env. taco seasoning mix
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Italian-style diced tomatoes
• 1-1/2 tomato can of water
• 1 can (15 oz.) ranch-style beans with jalapenos, undrained
• 1 can (8 oz.) whole kernel corn, undrained
• 2 sm. carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 md. onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
• 1/2 tsp. ground oregano
• Salt, to taste
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup sm. pasta shells, uncooked
• Grated cheddar
• jack cheese, for garnish

1. In a large pot, brown meat, adding a slight amount of oil to turkey if needed.
2. Drain fat.
3. Add seasoning mix, broth, tomatoes, water, beans, corn, carrots, onion, garlic, chili powder, cayenne, oregano, salt and Worchestershire sauce.
4. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes.
5. Add pasta and continue to simmer until pasta is tender, about 15 minutes.
6. Turn off heat and let stand 5 minutes while setting table.
7. Add more water to broth to adjust consistency, if desired.
8. Garnish with cheese.

lean ground turkey, ground beef, taco seasoning mix, beef broth, italianstyle diced, tomato, beans, kernel corn, carrots, onion, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, ground oregano, salt, worcestershire sauce, pasta shells, cheddar, jack cheese

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4675 (may not work)