Rill Foods Tacoma Tortilla Bean Soup Mix 16 oz each (2-Pack)

Tacoma Tortilla Bean Soup has mild heat and tons of flavor. Enjoy topped with tortilla chips, cheese, sour cream and/or bacon bits or enjoy all on its own too.Directions: Wash & clean beans. In a 4 quart saucepan add 8 cups water and beans, cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 45 minutes. Add spice packet, beef flavor, chicken base, precooked meat (ground turkey or beef), canned tomatoes (chopped or Mexican style). Add chopped peppers for a spicier soup). Continue to simmer until beans are done. To cook in a crock pot, add water, the entire soup mix and precooked meat to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours (minimum) to 10 hours (maximum). Cook on high for 3 1/2 hours (minimum) to 6 (maximum). Add tomato right before serving. Enjoy! Cooking Variations:For variety, you can add Kielbasa, ground turkey or beef. Top with chopped cilantro, fresh tomatoes, olives, onion, or sour cream. Use purchased corn or tortilla chips or bake your own. Reduce sodium by limiting the amount of beef base (brown packet) used. Add salt and pepper to taste. For a vegetarian meal leave out yellow packet of chicken base and meat. Then prepare the package as directed. (Beef flavor is yeast based and therefore vegetarian.) If desired add meat substitute. Makes 10 cups. Made in Washington State with Pacific Northwest ingredients.