Taco soup

by Tiffany Holmes
(Kelowna, BC, Canada)

Chicken, Beef or Vegetarian taco soup

You can mix & match this recipe for what protein you have on hand (or what your kids are more likely to eat!) and includes a lot of veggies.

* 1 lb cooked ground beef OR 2 large chicken breasts OR 1 can beans w/liquid
* 2 cups vegetable, beef or chicken broth
* 1 package taco seasoning
* 1 can beans w/ liquid (Try white beans for chicken, kidney beans for beef, or black beans work well with either. If using beans as the protein, use two different kinds of beans.)
* 1 large can stewed tomato w/ liquid
* 1 can tomato soup
* 2 red or yellow peppers, diced
* 1 cup corn kernels
* 1/2 onion, diced
* 1 tbsp lime juice

1) Bring broth, taco seasoning, onion, lime juice, & tomato soup to boil. Add meat, reduce to medium high. If using beef, simmer 10 minutes. If using chicken, cook until done, then shred & return to pot.

2) Add beans & tomatoes. Simmer 30 min.

3) Add peppers & corn. Simmer until tender.

Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or tortilla chips. This makes a big batch of soup, and freezes well.

Easy Beef and Bean Chili

1 lb ground beef
1 TBSP chili powder
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, puree if you don't like chunks of tomatoes like my kids don't.
15 oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can chili beans, undrained
2 Cups water
1 TBSP oil for frying
In a skillet saute ground beef with 1 grated onion and 1 garlic clove. Drain and add to crock pot. Stir in tomoates and beans. Season with chili powder and add water. Stir until well combined and cook 6 hours on low.

Crockpot Southwest Chicken Chili

5-6 chicken breasts or 2-3 Cups shredded chicken
5 Cups diced tomatoes, puree if your kids don't like chunks of tomatoes
1 pkg. (1 oz) taco seasoning mix
2 cans or 3 Cups Great Northern beans, drained
3 cups water

Place chicken, tomatoes, beans and seasoning in crock pot. Add water and stir to combine. Cook on low or high 6 hours.

Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips if desired.