Taco Soup

It's still been cold here in LA and with weather like this I always turn to soups to warm my soul. (Or at least my tummy!)  Do you feel that way?

They are easy to make, and soooo good for you.

This is a great dish, taking the flavors of one of my favorite food, tacos, and putting them in a soup.  It comes together quickly, so you can certainly make this up during the week when time is short.

Hope you enjoy this, the flavors blend nicely.

To make, you will need:  Ground Sirloin, onion, a can of diced tomatoes, a can of red kidney beans, tomato juice, cumin, garlic powder, taco seasoning (use my homemade seasoning here:  Homemade Taco Seasoning) and beef stock. 

In a large pot add oil and heat on medium.  Add onion and cook for 5 minutes to soften. 

Add ground sirloin and cook 8-10 minutes until cooked through.  Break up meat in to pieces while cooking.

Add the tomatoes, beans, tomato juice, spices, and stock.

Bring to a boil.  Turn heat down and simmer, covered, for about 15 minutes.

Look how yummy!

Serve with your favorite garnishes!  Enjoy!

Taco Soup

1 T oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

½ lb. ground sirloin

salt and pepper

14 oz can of diced tomatoes

14 oz can red kidney beans

1 c tomato juice

1/4 t. cumin

1 ¼ t. chili powder

1 t. taco seasoning

½ t. garlic powder

1 ½ c beef stock

Garnishes:

Sour cream

Shredded cheese

Tortilla Chips

Avocado

Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.   Add onion and cook 5 minutes.  Add ground sirloin and cook, breaking up meat in to pieces, for 8-10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Add tomatoes, kidney beans (including their juices), tomato juice, spices, and stock.  Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.  Stir occasionally. 

Serve with garnishes of your choice such as sour cream, shredded cheese, tortilla chips or avocado pieces.


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