1 (1ounce) envelope onion soup mix
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup water
1 cup chunky salsa
2 (16-ounce) Italian bread loaves
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 pound deli roast beef slices
2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend
Combine first 4 ingredients in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 1 cup water;
cover with plastic wrap, folding back a corner to allow steam to escape.
Microwave at HIGH 4 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring once. Stir in
salsa.
slice off top one-third of each bread loaf lengthwise; hollow out bottoms of
loaves, leaving 1-inch-thick shells. Place 1 cup lettuce in bottom of each
shell. Layer each with half of roast beef, half of salsa mixture, and
remaining roast beef. Sprinkle with tomato and cheese; spread with remaining
salsa mixture, and sprinkle with remaining lettuce.
cover with bread tops, and press down lightly. If desired, wrap in plastic
wrap and chill. Makes 8 to 10 servings.