Tia's Spicy Crock Pot Taco Soup

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 180 Minutes

Ready In: 195 Minutes

Servings: 10

Made this up one day and is slightly different than other Taco Soups. You can change the heat in this by using diced tomatoes with green chili's, regular taco seasoning mix, regular chili beans or mild anything that says spicy!! We love spice so this suits our family. This tastes even better the next day.... Enjoy!

Ingredients:

1 lb hamburger

15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (16 ounce) can chili beans (hot)

1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans

1 (11 ounce) can corn (or frozen)

1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (medium)

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapenos

2 tablespoons hidden valley® original ranch® dressing (bottled kind)

1 tablespoon garlic

1 large onion, chopped

1 (14 ounce) can beef broth

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans, spicy

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon dried chipotle powder (optional)

1 (14 ounce) can chickpeas

4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (i use mccormick brand hot)

Directions:

1. Cook hamburger, onions and garlic till meat is browned. Drain well.
2. Add all ingredients to the crock pot.
3. Stir well.
4. Cook on high for 1 hour then low for 2 hours.
5. Keep on warm to keep hot.
6. Can garnish with the following:.
7. tortilla chips.
8. sour cream.
9. shredded cheese.
10. chopped green onions.

By RecipeOfHealth.com