Taco Soup

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped or 1/4 c dried onions
1 pkg mild taco seasoning mix
1 16oz can corn
1 16oz can kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 28oz can stewed tomatoes
1 8oz can tomato sauce
tortilla chips
cheddar cheese, shredded
sour cream (optional)

Brown ground beef in heavy saucepan. Drain. Saute chopped onion, add to ground beef. Stir in taco season, corn, kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with tortilla chips and grated cheese and (optional) sour cream.

Serves 8

Recipe submitted by Melody Rasmussen (recipe exchange)