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My girls call this chili soup! So easy to make you almost don’t need a recipe. Leave a comment and let me know how you like it!!

Taco Soup Recipe

Ingredients Taco Soup

• 1 pound lean hamburger meat (or ground turkey can be substituted)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium diced onion
• 5 cups tomato juice
• 1 can diced chili peppers 🌶
• 1 packet or 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 packet dry ranch dressing
• 1 can black beans

Ingredients: Taco Soup Toppings

• Shredded Mexican cheese
• Fresh or canned jalapeños
• Chopped cilantro
• Tortilla chips
• Chopped spring onions
• Sour cream

Soup Preparation

• In medium sized sauce pan sauté onion in 1 teaspoon olive oil until translucent. Transfer to bowl
• Add beef and remaining oil to pan over medium heat until brown.
• Add sautéed onions back to pan. Stir.
• Add tomato juice and stir. Then add taco seasoning and packet of ranch mix. Stir to incorporate.
• Add chili’s and black beans. Stir and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Serve in bowls with any combination of the toppings you prefer!!