Taco Soup

When I make a recipe and someone asks the next day if there's anymore left, that's a good sign that it's a good one. This taco soup is from Paula Deen and it's one that is asked about until it's gone. Great for lunch with a sandwich or salad.


Taco Soup

2 lb ground beef
2 cup diced onions
1 15 1/2-ounce cans pink kidney beans
2 15-1/2 ounce cans pinto beans
1 15 1/4-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
1 14 1/2-ounce can Mexican tomatoes
1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 14 1/2-ounce can tomatoes with chilies
2 4 1/2-ounce cans diced green chilies
1 small can black olives, drained and sliced (optional)
1/2 cup green olives, sliced (optional)
1 1 1/4-ounce package taco seasoning mix
1 1-ounce package ranch salad dressing mix
Corn chips
Sour cream
Grated cheese
Chopped green onions
Jalapenos

Directions:
Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large crackpot or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, green onions, tomatoes, chilies, olives, and seasonings, and cook on low setting all day (6 to 8 hours) if using a crock pot, or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a stockpot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, and jalapenos.

Yield: 12 to 16 servings Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 8 hours crock pot, 1 hour stock pot method

Paula Deen Online

If you'd like to make your own taco seasoning mix try this:

Taco Seasoning Mix

2 tsp. instant minced onion
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. crushed dried red pepper
1/2 tsp. instant minced garlic
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cumin

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl until evenly distributed. After browning 1 lb. of ground beef, add the seasoning mix, along with 1/2 cup water, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. And there you have it -- your very own taco seasoning mix.

From~Sweet Peas and Happy Things