Taco Soup

Name: Taco Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 large green pepper, chopped; 2 lb ground beef or turkey; 1/2 to 1 Tbsp ground cumin; 2 pkg mild taco seasoning mix (you can use the low sodium kind); 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste); 2 can(s) diced tomatoes. or one can of diced and one can of rotel if you want it spicer.; 2 can(s) of whole kernel corn, or one bag frozen; 2 can(s) black beans, drained; sour cream (optional); cheddar cheese, sliced green onions (optional); 1 pt tomato juice

By Amanda Hyatt
@Passion4Cooking

A lot of people have different versions of this. But this is a version I came up with. This makes a large amount, but it does freeze well. Hope you enjoy it.

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Serves:

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

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2 clove

garlic, minced
1 large

red onion, chopped
1 large

green pepper, chopped
2 lb

ground beef or turkey
1/2 to 1 Tbsp

ground cumin
2 pkg

mild taco seasoning mix (you can use the low sodium kind)
1/4 tsp

cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 can(s)

diced tomatoes. or one can of diced and one can of rotel if you want it spicer.
2 can(s)

of whole kernel corn, or one bag frozen
2 can(s)

black beans, drained
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sour cream (optional)
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cheddar cheese, sliced green onions (optional)
1 pt

tomato juice

How to Make Taco Soup

Step-by-Step

Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, drain
Add the garlic, onions and green peppers. cook for 4-5 minutes, or until softened
Add the packages of taco seasoning and the cumin and cayenne pepper
Add the canned tomatoes, corn, black beans and tomato juice
Turn down the heat to low, cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to blend all the flavors
If wanted, add the optional cheese, sour cream and green onions on top