Taco Soup

Ingredients

Serves/makes 6

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 lb. ground beef

1 yellow onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup frozen corn

2 (10 oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles (with juices)

1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained

1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained

1 packet taco seasoning

1 packet ranch seasoning

3 Tbsp tomato paste

2 cups water

1.
Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and 1 lb. of ground beef to a large soup pot. Cook over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. If using high-fat content beef, drain the excess fat from the pot.
2.
Once the beef is cooked, add 1 diced yellow onion and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Continue stirring and cooking until the onions are soft and translucent.
3.
Add 1 cup frozen corn, 1 (15 oz.) can black beans (drained), 1 (15 oz.) can of pinto beans (drained), and 2 (10 oz.) cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles (with juices). Stir to combine.
4.
Add 3 Tbsp tomato paste, 1 packet of taco seasoning (or one recipe homemade taco seasoning), 1 packet of ranch seasoning (or one recipe homemade ranch seasoning), and 2 cups water. Stir to combine.
5.
Turn the heat up to medium-high and place a lid on top. Allow the soup to come up to a boil.
6.
Once boiling, give it a stir, turn the heat down to medium-low, and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
8.
Serve hot with your favorite toppings.