Southern Lady

Soul-Warming Soups

Texas Taco Soup

MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound ground chuck
1½ cups chopped yellow onion
⅓ cup seeded, diced jalapeño pepper (about 1 large)
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1½ tablespoons dry ranch dressing mix
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1½ cups frozen corn
1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can Ranch Style Beans,

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