SIMPLE TACO SOUP RECIPE

SIMPLE TACO SOUP RECIPE
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Publisher Photo We first sampled this chili-like soup at a church dinner. It's a warming dish on a cold day. And since it uses packaged seasonings and several cans of vegetables, it's a simple taco soup to prepare. —Glenda Taylor, Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Featured In: 40 Tex-Mex Recipes Bursting With Southwestern Flavor
MAKES: 6-8 servings

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.


INGREDIENTS
2 pounds ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) mild chili beans
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomato with green chilies
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, optional
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix

DIRECTIONS
In a Dutch oven or large kettle, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6-8 servings (about 2 quarts).