Taco Soup in a Bread Bowl

Here's the recipes! (Soup is compliments of mom). You'll want to start the bread bowls way ahead of time...but they're really worth it. Enjoy!

Taco Soup

2lbs g. beef (brown/drain)
1/4 c. chopped onion (put in while you're browning beef)
1 6oz can tomatoes - don't drain
1 16oz can corn - don't drain
1 pk. taco seasoning
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 8oz. can tomato sauce (I use tomato soup)
1 c. spaghetti sauce
1 c. water

Put on the oven or in a crockpot until hot. Top w/cheddar cheese and sour cream. Crush Doritoes for the top. :)

Basic Focaccia Bread
(Breadmaker)

1 2/3 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. sugar
3 3/4 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. yeast

Put on Dough cycle. Remove and divide into 4 pieces of desired size. Cover and let rise for at least 30 min. Bake at 375 on a stone for approx. 30-45 min. As they start to harden and crust, 5 minutes before you take them out, cover them in butter to brown. Sprinkle with a hint of garlic. :) Wallah!

Pizza Soup (another favorite!)

1 1/2lbs Italian sausage
1 c. chopped onion
1 6oz can tomato paste
2 15oz can garbanzo beans (drain and rinse)
3 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. salt (less if you're salt-healthy!)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. oregano
4-6 fresh mushrooms (sliced or chopped)

Put on the stove or crockpot until hot. Parmesean cheese to top. (You can add tomato sauce too depending on your taste and more/less seasonings to taste)