Soup’s On!!  Taco Soup

Serves 6-8

• 1 lb of ground beef
• 1 medium onion – chopped
• 1 pkg original ranch –style dressing mix (not the large pkg)
• 1 pkg taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup water
• 2 – 14.5 oz cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (or you can add a 2 cans of diced tomatoes & 1 can of chopped green chilies)
• 2 – 15 oz cans pinto beans (Do not drain)
• 1 – 15oz can Black Beans – (Drain & Rinse)
• 1 – 15oz can cream style corn
• Brown meat and onions in a medium soup pot.  Drain excess grease.  Add remaining ingredients & simmer for 20-30 minutes before serving.

Serve with your favorite guacamole and tortilla chips.

Note:  You can make this a day or two in advance before serving.

Note:  You can  add a ½ lb of ground beef and a ½ lb of ground sausage instead of all ground beef.

Credit: Ann Pontow of Rimann Liquors