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Contest-Winning Taco Soup

Name: Contest-Winning Taco Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 can (16 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) hominy, drained; 3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional; Tortilla chips, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

10 servings

I have to admit that when a good friend gave me this recipe, I wasn't certain I'd like it. But, after one taste, I changed my mind! My husband loves it—especially when the weather's cold. I've also fixed Taco Soup for my parents and in-laws, and taken it to church suppers. We live in a small oil-field town, and have two children, 7 and 5. I grew up on a ranch in the panhandle of our state, though, and even today I find I sure miss the country at times!

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Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (16 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) hominy, drained
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
Shredded cheddar cheese, optional
Tortilla chips, optional

Directions

In a large Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the next 11 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Garnish with cheese and serve with chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 302 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 1746mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 24g protein.

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