Tex mex sauce (goes with turkey meatball recipe)

1 large onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves,, minced
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped (or not seeded)
4 cups of del monte no salt diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 tbsp chili powder
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Saute onion, garlic, carrots and jalapenos and cook until tender, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer mixture to food processor and puree with tomatoes. Return mixture to a large pot and add water and chili powder. Bring up to a bubble and add meatballs. Reduce heat to simmer until meatballs are cooked thru, about 10 minutes. Serve the soup garnished with scallions. Can also use a squeeze of lime, sour cream and/or crushed tortilla chips. Makes about 8 servings at 1 cup each.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CDAVIS1126.