Green Chile Soup with Ground Beef

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, diced
2-3 Tsp. Ground cumin
2-3Tsp. Dried oregano
Salt and pepper
48 oz. Chicken Stock
2 Cups water
1 (10 oz) can whole green chiles , rough chopped
5-6 potatoes, peeled, washed and cubed

Sour cream
Sharp Cheddar cheese

Brown ground beef with onions and garlic in a large pot. Add cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Stir well. Drain excess grease. Add the chicken stock, water, green chiles and potatoes. Cook over medium heat, covered, until potatoes are fork tender.
Serve in bowls , top with a dollop of sour cream and cheese.

CREAMY MEATBALL TORTELLINI SOUP

I made my own meatballs, but you could use frozen meatballs to make this a quick weeknight meal.

meatballs ( frozen or your favorite recipe )

10 ounce package of cheese tortellini ( thawed)

1 bell pepper chopped

1 onion chopped

1 carrot finely chopped

2 ( 14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes

64 ounces beef stock

2 tablespoons butter

2 cups heavy cream

salt and pepper to taste

Melt butter in soup pot. Add the onion, bell pepper and carrots. Sautée until tender. While veggies are cooking prepare and cook meatballs.

After veggies are tender add both cans of tomatoes and stir well. Add the beef stock. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add the cooked meatballs and the tortellini. Cook 7-10 minutes or until the tortellini is warmed through. Add the heavy cream and stir well. cook until heated through