Quick Taco Soup

Wonderful for winter potlucks and buffets. I've had to give the recipe so many times that I just keep a copy on my Outlook notes!

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 15

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2-2  lbs  of cooked and drained ground beef or 1 1⁄2-2  lbs turkey
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can corn or 3⁄4 cup frozen corn
• 3 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1  package  taco seasoning mix (3T. if using bulk)
• 1 (4 ounce) can  of chopped chilies (Ortega)
• 1 1⁄2 cups water (if you prefer a more brothy soup)
•  grated cheese or   Fritos corn chips or  tortilla chips, strips or  onions or   olives or  green onion (etc for toppings)

Directions

1. Brown the meat and onion.
2. (Meat is optional) Add to a large pot with all the canned items.
3. Add the water and dry package ingredients.
4. Stir until well mixed over a medium heat.
5. Cook until hot (about 15-20 minutes).
6. Serve in soup bowls topped with chopped onion and grated cheese.
7. Serve with corn chips and other toppings on the side.