QUICK TACO SOUP

QUICK TACO SOUP

1-1/2 to 2-lbs. cooked and drained ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 (16-oz) can pinto beans
1 (16-oz) can kidney beans
1 (16-oz) can black beans
1 (16-oz) can corn or ¾ cup frozen corn
3 (16-oz) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1 package taco seasoning mix
1 (4-oz) can chopped chilies
1-1/2 cups water (if you prefer a more brothy soup)
grated cheese or Frito corn chips or tortilla corn chips, strips or
onions or olives or green onions (etc. for toppings)

Brown the meat and onions.
(Meat is optional) Add to a large pot with all the canned items.
Add the water and all the dry package ingredients.

Stir until well mixed over medium heat.

Cook until hot (about 15-20 minutes).

Serve in soup bowls with topped with chopped onion and grated cheese.

Serve with corn chips and other toppings on the side.

Yield: 15 servings.