Daniel’s Taco Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cups diced onions
• 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can red kidney beans
• 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles
• 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
• 4 cups water (you can use more or less depending on how thick you like it)
• Corn chips, for serving
• Sour cream, for garnish
• Grated Cheddar cheese, for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet (salt and pepper to taste); drain the excess fat
2. Transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker
3. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, water and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours
4. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese,
5. Enjoy