Taco Soup!

I know it's getting to be spring so soup doesn't sound quite as good as it does in December.  But this one hits the spot pretty much year round.

I have to give credit to a girl friend who doesn't cook but she managed to make taco soup for a department luncheon one day.  After eating hers I went in search of a recipe for us.  I didn't find one I liked so I pulled parts of different recipes to create my own.

1 lb ground chuck, browned
1 small onion, diced
2 cans petite diced tomatoes (do not drain!)
2 small cans green chiles
1 small can of sliced black olives
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (this step helps cut down on gas--sorry if that's tmi)
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch dressing mix

Brown meat and onion then add the rest of the ingredients.  If it seems too thick, add a cup of water.  Let simmer together.

We garnish with shredded cheese and sour cream and serve with tortilla chips.

Hopefully you enjoy this one as much as we do!