Taco Soup

• 1 pound Ground Beef, Browned And Drained (or 3 Cups Leftover Cooked Meat, Chopped)
• 28 ounces, weight Canned Crushed Or Diced Tomatoes
• 2 cups To 3 Cups Chicken Broth Or Stock (depending On How Thick You Like Your Soup.)
• 1 envelope (1 Oz. Packet) Ranch Dressing Mix
• 1 envelope (about 1 Oz. Package) Taco Or Enchilada Seasoning (omit If Using Seasoned Leftover Meat)
• 15 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 15 ounces, weight Canned Chili Beans, With Sauce
• 15 ounces, weight Canned Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels
• Tortilla Or Corn Chips
• Grated Cheese
• Sour Cream Or Plain Yogurt
• Sliced Green Onions
• Minced Fresh Cilantro
• Diced Tomatoes

1. Slow Cooker Directions:
2. In a slow cooker crock, stir together meat, tomatoes, dressing and seasoning mixes (if using), black beans, chili beans with sauce, pinto beans and corn.
3. Place lid on crock, turn slow cooker to LOW and cook for 6-8 hours.
4. Serve with or without toppings.
5. Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
6. You can also portion the leftover soup into individual servings and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
7. Stovetop Directions:
8. Stir together meat, tomatoes, dressing and seasoning mixes (if using), black beans, chili beans with sauce, pinto beans and corn in an appropriately-sized soup pot.
9. Place lid on pot, put pot over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer.
10. Remove the lid and allow to simmer gently for 30-40 minutes or until soup is slightly thickened.
11. Serve with or without toppings.
12. Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
13. You can also portion the leftover soup into individual servings and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.
14. To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth and omit the meat and replace with crumbles or TVP.

ground beef, tomatoes, chicken broth, mix, enchilada, black beans, chili beans, pinto beans, frozen corn, tortilla, cheese, sour cream, green onions, fresh cilantro, tomatoes

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/taco-soup-8/ (may not work)