FLAVORFUL TACO SOUP

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You'll get a kick out of this hearty, Southwest-inspired soup from Sandi Lee of Houston, Texas. Feel free to dunk your tortilla chips right into it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (8-3/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
4-1/2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
TOPPINGS:
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, corn, water, taco seasoning and salad dressing mix. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. , Spoon into bowls; top with avocado, cheese and cilantro. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1751mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 19g protein.