TACO SOUP BEEF OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. In a stock pot or large pan, brown ground beef and onion. Drain the fat.
• 2. Add corn, chili beans, green chilies, & chopped tomatoes (I don't drain any of these). Add the rinsed black beans & pinto beans, taco seasoning & water.
• 3. Add all the dry seasonings.
• 4. Let simmer for at least an hour. (This is better the longer it simmers or if made the night before.)
• 5. Serve over tortilla chips with cilantro, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and sour cream to garnish.
• 6. You can also make this with chicken. Boil 2 thighs & 2 drumsticks or two large breasts.
• 7. Let cool & remove the meat. Strain the fat out of the cooking water (which is now chicken stock) and add more water to make the 6 cups if needed.
• 8. If you like spicy, add more cumin or chili powder while the soup simmers. Freezes well