Sherri's Tex-mex Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 -6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 (10 ounce) can rotel (tomatoes and chilies)
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 quarts water (6 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon mexican oregano (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 4 -5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 4 ounces velveeta cheese, divided (optional)

Recipe

• 1 fry bacon in 2 quart pot until crisp; drain grease.
• 2 add the onions and garlic and saute about 2 minutes.
• 3 add tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. if desired, add oregano and cumin. simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 add salt and pepper to taste.
• 5 add potatoes and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
• 6 cube cheese and place in bottom of soup bowl and cover with hot soup.
• 7 garnish w/ any or all for a coloful presentation-bacon bits, green onions, diced tomato, jalapeno, grated cheese.