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How to Make Taco Soup

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Taco soup is a delicious and simple way to make a nutritious and filling meal. Making this favorite Mexican recipe is a snap, just throw the ingredients into a crock pot in the morning and when you get home, a hot, ready-to-eat meal will be waiting.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 1 lb. of ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (16 oz.) can of diced tomatoes
  • 3 (16 oz.) cans of beans, your choice
  • 1 (16 oz.) can of corn, do not drain
  • 2 (4 1/2 oz.) cans of diced green chiles
  • 1 (4.6 oz.) can of black olives, drained and sliced
  • 1 (15 oz.) can of tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup of water
  • 1 package of taco seasoning mix
  • 1 package of ranch dressing mix
  • Corn chips, for serving
  • Sour cream, for garnish
  • Grated cheese, for garnish
  1. Step 1

    Cook the beef and onions together in a medium skillet over medium heat, drain and rinse.

  2. Step 2

    Place the beef mixture in crock pot. Stir in onions, tomatoes, beans, corn, chiles, olives, tomato sauce, water, taco seasoning and ranch dressing.

  3. Step 3

    Turn the crock pot on low heat and allow to simmer six to eight hours.

  4. Step 4

    Sprinkle shredded cheese on top just before serving.

  5. Step 5

    Serve chips and sour cream separately.

Tips & Warnings
  • For a different flavor, try substituting a bottle of Mexican beer for the water.
  • For a more nutritious recipe, substitute lean ground beef or ground turkey for the beef and use low fat cheese and sour cream.
  • You can also garnish the soup with diced tomatoes, green onions or jalepenos.
  • This recipe will serves four to six.

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