Taco Soup

 

Recipe and photos by Pam from theloveofcooking.net

Soup:

• 1 lb of lean ground beef (I used 94/6)
• 1/2 sweet yellow onion, diced
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can of pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can of kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cup of frozen corn
• 2 cans of diced tomatoes
• 1 4.5 oz can of diced green chilies
• 1/2 oz of package of ranch salad dressing mix (half a packet)
• Taco seasoning packet
  
  

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat then add the ground beef. Add all the taco seasonings and water as suggested by the packet and mix into the ground beef, making sure to break it up into crumbles. Add the diced onion and garlic then mix thoroughly and cook for 4-5 minutes.

Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chilies and ranch dressing packet, mix well then cover and simmer on low for 2 hours, stir occasionally. Taste and re-season with sea salt or pepper if needed.

Toppings:

• Corn tortilla chips
• Sour cream
• Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• Green onions, diced