Taco Soup

Real prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes or all day
Serves 4
Side dish suggestions: tortilla chips, rice and beans, green salad

Supplies:

• Large saucepan

From the freezer:

• 1# ground beef or turkey

From the pantry:

• 1 can red kidney beans, drained
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1 small can tomato sauce

Optional extras (all, one, or some!):

• Shredded cheese, cheddar or monterey jack
• Tortilla chips, crushed
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Cilantro

Prep:

1. Brown ground beef in large saucepan. Drain.
2. Add remaining ingredients plus 1/2 to 1 c water (your preference for thicker or thinner soup).
3. Heat till bubbly.
4. Serve now or turn heat to low and let simmer all day.