Quick Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 lbs of cooked and drained ground beef or 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 onion or olives or green onion (etc for toppings)

Directions

1. 1

   Brown the meat and onion.

2. 2

   (Meat is optional) Add to a large pot with all the canned items.

3. 3

   Add the water and dry package ingredients.

4. 4

   Stir until well mixed over a medium heat.

5. 5

   Cook until hot (about 15-20 minutes).

6. 6

   Serve in soup bowls topped with chopped onion and grated cheese.

7. 7

   Serve with corn chips and other toppings on the side.