Meal: Taco Soup

Taco Soup: This is a great warm meal that can be made in a stock pot or in the crock pot. I like to use organic ground beef when ever possible.

Vegetarian Variation: Make the soup according to the recipe except omit the ground turkey/beef.

Ingredients

2 cans of mixed beans or black beans

2 cans of corn

1 large can of diced tomatoes

1 can diced chilies or jalapenos (depending on level of spice desired)

1 packet taco seasoning

1 packet ranch dressing mix

1 lb browned ground turkey or hamburger

shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
tortilla chips

In a large stock pot brown ground meat and drain any fat. Add in taco and dressing seasoning packets and combine*. Drain, rinse and add beans to the pot. The add in the corn, tomatoes and chilies (including juices). Bring to a simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese and sour cream. Serve with tortilla chips.

*If using a crock pot, add browned meat to the crock pot stoneware insert. The proceed with the additional ingredients. Cook on low for 8 to 10 minutes. Serve as directed.

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