This soup is very quick to put together – 45 minutes total. I prepare the dumplings while the vegetables are getting tender. Top with garnishes… they really make the soup special.
Ingredients
· 2 Tbls Bacon Drippings
· 2 cups chopped onion
· 2 cups chopped celery
· 8 large garlic cloves
· 2 cups carrots
· 1 cup corn
· 2 cups green beans
· 2 cans diced tomatoes with chili peppers (Rotel)
· 1 can beef broth
· 1 cup salsa
· Salt
· ½ (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
· 4 cups cubed beef roast
· Water to cover vegetables
Cook your soup in a stock pot over medium-high heat bring to a boil, and then cover, lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Dumplings
· ¾ cup masa harina
· ¼ cup flour
· 1 tsp baking soda
· ¼ tsp baking powder
· 1/4 tsp salt
· ¼ cup lard
· ¾ cup buttermilk
· 1 Tbls Chili sauce
To make dumplings, combine masa harina and other ingredients in a processer. Add dumplings to soup and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until dumplings float. Ladle into bowls and top with queso fresco, cilantro, green onions, cabbage, or cheese
