15 Minute Warm and Hearty Taco Soup from Picky Palate!

http://www.picky-palate.com/2008/12/15-minute-warm-and-hearty-taco-soup.html

Jenny over on Picky Palate has done it again. I love tacos and I love soup, but I have never been able to find a taco soup I like or can even stand to eat. I saw this on her blog and decided to give it a try. YUMMY! Dave and the kids love it too (well not Daniel, but he will eat nothing EVER!). I just served it with cheese and fritos and I think we have another "regular dinner" hit. I used less ground beef a pound is a lot for us and I used mince garlic from the jar (which I always do to save time and money).


15 Minute Warm and Hearty Taco Soup

2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 15 oz cans chicken broth
1 oz pkg Lawry's taco seasoning (or 2Tablespoons of your own taco seasoning mix)
1 oz pkg dry Ranch Dressing Mix
2 10 oz cans rotel mild tomatoes
4 oz can diced green chilies
1lb can or frozen corn, drained
15 oz can black beans, drained
15 oz can red kidney beans, drained
15 oz can white beans, drained

Garnish With:
Sour Cream
Frito's
Cilantro leaves

1. Place oil into a large 5 qt dutch oven over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef, salt and pepper; cook until brown and crumbled. Add remaining ingredients until well combined. Simmer on low until ready to serve. Top with sour cream,Frito's and cilantro leaves if desired.

8 large servings