HEARTY TACO SOUP

It’s no secret my guys like taco soup, and this one is especially hearty with its three beans and loads of veggies, so it was a pretty big hit and perfect for such cold weather. Enjoy!

2 tbsp olive oil

1 red onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1-1/4 lb lean ground beef

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

5 cups chicken broth

12 oz frozen corn

1-14.5 oz can Great Northern Beans, rinsed and drained

1-14.5 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained

1-14.5 oz can kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1-14.5 oz can diced tomatoes

2 tbsp minced jalapeños

1-1 oz pkg dry ranch dressing mix

3 tbsp taco seasoning

Optional: sour cream, corn chips, grated cheddar cheese

1) Add olive oil to large soup pot and heat over medium-high; add onion and red bell pepper and cook, stirring often, 7 minutes

2) Reduce heat to medium, add ground beef and, stirring often, cook 5 minutes until browned

3) Stir in salt, black pepper, chicken broth, corn, all three beans, tomatoes, jalapeños, ranch dressing mix, and taco seasoning; reduce heat to  low and cook 20 minutes; remove from heat and serve with optional ingredients, if you like; enjoy!

Servings: 4