Zesty Macaroni Soup

[DeBora4BobbyL]

Zesty Macaroni Soup

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
5 cups water
1 (15 oz) can rinsed and drained pinto beans
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (7 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (4 oz) chopped green chilis
salt and pepper to taste
1 pkg chili mix
1 box macaroni dinner mix

In a saucepan, brown beef and onion. Stir in water, beans, tomatoes, corn, and chilis. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in container of macaroni dinner. Cover and simmer for 10-14 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir once.

[cat lover]

If I use TVP in place of the hamburger I can fix this one for DH; just have to check if I have enough right now!

[DeBora4BobbyL]

What is TVP?

[cat lover]

Had to get this online to truey describe it to you. We always used it when we backpacked because it was such a lightweight protein.


Textured Vegetable Protein
It is also known as textured soy protein, TVP is not tofu. It is made from soy. TVP comes from defatted soy flour, which is a by-product of soybean oil, so it is plentiful in supply. It’s also quick to cook and a great source of vegetable protein without all the fat.

TVP comes in small dry chunks resembling dried vegetables more than anything, or in a finely-ground form. It’s flavorless, but when you rehydrate it and add your own flavors, it makes a great protein-filled addition to many dishes calling for ground meat. Because of its varying texture, it’s versatile, and can take on the texture of many meats. For instance, it’s excellent in chili, tacos, veggie burgers and soups.

A 43-gram serving of TVP contains 120 calories and 21 grams of protein and hardly any fat.

When it’s used to replace meat in stews and soups, your family will hardly be able to tell the difference and since you can marinate it in many of the same sauces as meat, it can take on many of meat’s flavors.

Though TVP is much healthier than most meats, it’s still a high-protein processed food, and high-protein diets increase the rate at which you age. With minimal proteins and a high fruit and vegetable diet, you’ll achieve the best level of health.

Natural food stores, health food stores and large supermarkets generally carry TVP; check the bulk section if you can’t find it.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

OIC, I would have never guess that. LOL

[cat lover]

You can usually buy the TVP in most large chain groceries if they have a "health food" section. I'm also beginning to see if in regular sections in some stores, usually in the section where they have cornmeal and such. All health food groceries carry it.

[DeBora4BobbyL]

I'll have to look to see if our store has it. I've never seen it.