Southwestern Soup

We love soups, especially in winter months. This one really hits the spot on a cold day. Hope you like it too. Don't drain any of the cans of vegetables and don't add any salt. The seasoning mixes have plenty of salt for the entire recipe.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (1 1/4ounce) packet  taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1 ounce) packet  ranch dressing mix
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can white corn, whole kernel
• 1 (15 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
• 1 (10 ounce) can tomatoes, with chiles (Rotel)
• 2  cups  Fritos corn chips (small chips)
• 1  cup cheddar cheese, grated

Directions

1. Cook the ground beef and onions together until no longer pink.
2. Drain well and place in a large soup pot.
3. Add all the remaining ingredients except corn chips and grated cheese, then stir well.
4. Simmer, covered, for about 30 minutes.
5. Serve over Fritos corn chips in soup bowls.
6. Top with some grated cheddar cheese if desired.