Taco Soup

One of my favorite cool weather meals is soup. I prefer hearty soups and stews.

Taco Soup

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 package taco seasoning mix
• 2 cans of beef or vegetable stock
• 1 (4oz) can diced green chilies
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• 1 can Ro-tel tomatoes
• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can mild or hot chili beans
• 1 can garbanzo beans
• 1 (1 oz) package ranch dressing mix
• Shredded cheese (topping)
• Sour cream (topping)

In a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat, add taco seasoning. Add the remaining ingredients – except for the cheese and sour cream, and cook at a simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes. Serve soup topped with cheese and sour cream along with tortilla chips.