Gourmet Taco Soup

• FOR THE SOUP:
• 1-1/2 pound Lean Ground Beef
• 1 whole Sweet Onion, Chopped
• 2 stalks Celery, Chopped Fine
• 1 can Mild Chili Beans, 15.5 Ounce Can, Undrained
• 1 can Red Kidney Beans, 14.5 Ounce Can, Undrained
• 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Whole Corn Kernels, Drained
• 1 can Tomato Sauce, 14.5 Ounce Can
• 1 package Taco Seasoning Mix, 1.5 Ounce Size
• 2 cups Water
• FOR THE GARNISHES:
• Tortilla Chips (optional)
• 1 cup Sour Cream (optional)
• 1-1/2 cup Shredded Mexican Flavored Cheese, OPTIONAL

1. 1. In a large saucepan, brown hamburger meat over medium heat with onions and celery. Once the meat is browned and the veggies are softened, drain off the grease. Return meat mixture to pan.
2. 2. Add all of the remaining soup ingredients (not the garnishes). Bring to a low boil stirring occasionally. Simmer on medium-low for at least 5 minutes or up to one hour.
3. 3. Serve in individual soup bowls, add one tablespoon of sour cream, one tablespoon cheese and crushed chips to the top for garnish.

ground beef, sweet onion, stalks celery, chili beans, red kidney beans, corn kernels, tomato sauce, mix, water, tortilla chips, sour cream, flavored cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/soups/gourmet-taco-soup/ (may not work)