Beefy Bean and Hominy Soup

• 12 lb ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
• 12 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups beef broth
• 16 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 16 ounces hominy, rinsed and drained
• salt and pepper, to taste
• onion, sliced thin,to garnish
• jalapeno, sliced thin,to garnish
• fresh cilantro, finely chopped,to garnish

1. Brown the ground round in lightly greased skillet.
2. Add the garlic and onion and cook until the onion is lightly browned.
3. Mix in the parsley, cilantro, and thyme.
4. Transfer the beef mixture to a soup pot.
5. Add the beef broth, pinto beans, hominy, salt and pepper.
6. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Serve with the garnishes.

ground beef, garlic, onion, fresh parsley, cilantro, thyme, beef broth, pinto beans, hominy, salt, onion, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beefy-bean-and-hominy-soup-107620 (may not work)