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hearty customizable taco soup

Hearty Taco Soup Recipe for Cold Days

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 - 8
Course: Soup

Ingredients
  

  • 2 10 ounce cans rotel
  • 2 15 ounce cans ranch style beans
  • 2 15 ounce cans pinto beans
  • 2 15 ounce cans whole kernel corn
  • 2 15 ounce cans diced tomatoes
  • 2 1 ounce packets dry ranch dressing mix
  • 2 1 1/2 ounce packets taco seasoning
  • 1 large onion
  • 3-4 lbs ground meat
  • Corn chips
  • Sour cream
  • Cheese

Method
 

  1. Combine 2 (10 ounce) cans rotel, 2 (15 ounce) cans ranch style beans, 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, 2 (15 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, and 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes in a large saucepan.
  2. Do not drain any of the cans.
  3. Add 2 (1 ounce) packets dry ranch dressing mix, 2 (1 1/2 ounce) packets taco seasoning, and 1 large diced onion to the saucepan.
  4. Stir everything together and set aside.
  5. Brown 3-4 lbs of ground meat in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
  6. Drain off excess fat and add the cooked meat to the saucepan with the vegetables.
  7. Place the saucepan over medium-low heat and simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring often.
  8. If the soup seems too thick, add water to reach your desired consistency.
  9. Ladle the hot soup into bowls.
  10. Serve with corn chips, shredded cheese, and sour cream.
  11. Optionally, serve over rice for a heartier meal.