Flavorful Taco Soup

Name: Flavorful Taco Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 cups
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained; 1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1-1/2 cups water; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 4-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix; TOPPINGS; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese; 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro; Tortilla chips

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield 4 cups

Test Kitchen Approved

You’ll get a kick out of this hearty, Southwest-inspired soup from Sandi Lee of Houston, Texas. Feel free to dunk your tortilla chips right into it!

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, undrained
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
TOPPINGS
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, water, taco seasoning and salad dressing mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
Spoon into bowls; top with avocado, cheese and cilantro. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 328 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 1751mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 8g fiber), 19g protein.

You’ll get a kick out of this hearty, Southwest-inspired soup from Sandi Lee of Houston, Texas. Feel free to dunk your tortilla chips right into it!

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