Quick Taco Soup

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 25 Minutes

Servings: 15

Wonderful for winter potlucks and buffets. I've had to give the recipe so many times that I just keep a copy on my Outlook notes!

Ingredients:

1 1/2-2 lbs of cooked and drained ground beef or 1 1/2-2 lbs turkey

1 onion, chopped

1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans

1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans

1 (16 ounce) can black beans

1 (16 ounce) can corn or 3/4 cup frozen corn

3 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained

1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

1 package taco seasoning mix (3t. if using bulk)

1 (4 ounce) can of chopped chilies (ortega)

1 1/2 cups water (if you prefer a more brothy soup)

grated cheese or fritos corn chips or tortilla chips, strips or onions or olives or green onion (etc for toppings)

Directions:

1. Brown the meat and onion.
2. (Meat is optional) Add to a large pot with all the canned items.
3. Add the water and dry package ingredients.
4. Stir until well mixed over a medium heat.
5. Cook until hot (about 15-20 minutes).
6. Serve in soup bowls topped with chopped onion and grated cheese.
7. Serve with corn chips and other toppings on the side.

By RecipeOfHealth.com