Taco Soup

lilchris's Note:

Despite the name, this is probably more similar to chili than soup. It's one of my husband's all-time favorites. This can also be simmered in the crock pot after browning the ground beef. I usually serve over tortilla chips with sour cream and shredded cheese.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small white onion , chopped
• 1 (1 ¼ ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup water
• 1 (8 ½ ounce) can lima beans , drained
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes , drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans , drained
• 2 (16 ounce) cans light red kidney beans , drained
• tortilla chips (optional)
• shredded cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)

Directions:

1. Brown meat and onion in large skillet; then drain.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients with the ground beef in a large pot.
3. Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until beans are tender and soup has thickened, stirring occasionally.

Reviews

[texasjenny]

Loved this! Only changes were, Fiesta Ranch dressing mix, only had a 16oz. can of navy beans which is good, but will use limas next time. Also, I didn't drain the beans and used Walmart brand Chili Ready tomatoes. Made the Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits recipe 31206 to go with it. We loved both. Thank you so much.