Description

This is a great soup to warm up on cold days. It's easy to make, tasty, comforting and satisfying.

Ingredients

• 2 t. olive oil
• 1 1/4 lb. ground beef (or ground pork or ground turkey)
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (1 1/2 c.)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 t.)
• 1 jalapeno, seeded, finely chopped or 1/3 c. chopped green bell pepper
• 2 - 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 14 oz. can beef broth
• 8 oz. can tomato sauce
• 1 T. chili powder
• 1 t. ground cumin
• 3/4 t. paprika
• 1/4 t. dried oregano
• 1 1/2 T. dry Ranch dressing mix from a packet
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 c. frozen corn
• 14.5 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14.5 oz. can pinto or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
• Topping choices: shredded Mexican blend cheese, sour cream, guacamole, chopped green onions, red onions, diced avocado, corn tortilla strips or chips

Steps

1. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat; grease lightly with oil. Add ground beef and onion, crumbling beef and stirring until browned. Add jalapeno and garlic; saute for 1 minute. Discard excess fat.
2. Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, Ranch dressing mix, salt and pepper. Cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in corn and beans; cook until heated through. Add 1/2 c. water to thin soup, if needed.