Taco Soup

I love tacos. I love soup. I love taco soup. This has all the best taco flavors in a nice warm bowl. It is easy to make and is just the perfect end to a long day. Delicious!

Ingredients:
For the taco seasoning
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Oregano
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Coriander
Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste

**If you don't want to buy all these ingredients, feel free to substitute them all for just a packet of taco seasoning!

For the soup
1 pound Ground Beef
1/2 sweet Yellow Onion, diced
3-4 cloves Garlic, minced
1 can Pinto Beans, rinsed and drained
1 can Kidney Beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup Frozen Corn
2 cans Diced Tomatoes
1 4 oz can Diced Green Chilies
1/2 packet Ranch Salad Dressing Mix

For the toppings
Corn tortilla strips
Sour cream
Cheese, shredded
Green onions, sliced

Directions:
Over medium heat, combine beef, all taco seasonings, minced garlic, and onions. Stir until the beef is fully browned. Add the cans of beans, tomatoes, corn, chilies, and the ranch packet. Stir. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer the soup for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Test taste the soup and salt to taste. Be generous with the salt.

Heat up an inch of oil in a large pan. Cut up your tortillas in strips and fry them until they start to turn golden. Remove them from the oil and sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.

Serve your soup with the tortilla strips, sour cream, cheese, and green onions.