Beef Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup diced onion
• 4 cups chicken broth or beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, undrained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup masa harina
• 3/4 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Saute ground beef and onions together until meat is browned and onions are tender; drain fat from pan.

2. 2

   Combine meat and onions in stockpot with remaining ingredients, except for masa harina and 3/4 cup water; simmer for thirty minutes to blend flavors.

3. 3

   Shake or stir together masa harina and water to make a smooth paste; gradually stir masa paste into soup; cook and stir soup until slightly thickened.

4. 4

   Place a small handful of crushed taco chips into each serving bowl, ladle soup over the chips, then top with shredded cheese and a dollup of sour cream.