15 Minute Warm and Hearty Taco Soup

by Picky Palate
www.picky-palate.com

2 T extra virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef *We use one of the packages of beef we got from our processed cow
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 15 oz cans chicken broth
1 oz pkg. Taco seasoning
1 oz pkg. Ranch dressing mix
2 10 cans Rotel mild tomatoes
4 oz can diced green chilies
1 can of corn
15 oz can black beans, drained
15 oz can red kidney beans, drained
14 oz can white beans, drained

Garnish with:
sour cream
cheese
Frito's

Place oil into a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add beef, salt and pepper; cook until brown and crumbled. Add remaining ingredients until well combined. Simmer on low until ready to serve. Top with sour cream, cheese and Frito's.

makes 8 large servings