Taco Soup

Taco Soup
By: Barbara Burrell
http://1blessedcook.blogspot.com

*can sizes are approximate*

Ingredients:

1-1.5 lbs ground beef or ground chicken or ground turkey
1 large onion, diced
1 28 oz can of Tomato Sauce or crushed tomatoes
1 28 oz can of Diced Tomatoes
1 15 oz can of Pinto Beans
1 15 oz can of Cannellini Beans
1 15 oz can of Corn
*OPTIONAL* One 4 oz can of Green Chilies or use jalepenos as mentioned in the notes below.
1 Package of Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Package of Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing Mix

*optional*
you could add about 20 or so pickled jalepeno's to this to spice it up also (if you prefer)

and

add shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, totilla chips (like Tostito's or fritos: crushed up) to your individual bowls


Directions:
1. Cook beef and onions together. Drain.
2. In large sauce pan add beef mixture with other ingredients.
3. Bring to boil.
4. Reduce Heat.
5. Simmer for 20 minutes (I usually simmer mine for about 30-45 minutes).

*NOTE* This could easily be made in the crockpot also.