This spicy, easy and filling soup is low fat when made with lean meat and fat free dressing mix…

1/3 lb ground beef, turkey or pork, or vegetarian crumbles

1/2 c chopped onion

1 15 oz can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 oz can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 15 oz can chili ready tomatoes

1 15 oz can tomato sauce

1 can corn, drained

1 15 oz can chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 of a 1/4 oz taco seasoning pkg

1/2 of a 1/4 oz ranch dressing mix

In a medium saucepan, brown ground beef with onion. Drain fat, if needed. Add all other ingredients to saucepan. Heat thoroughly.

Servings: 8

Tips: Use any combination of beans – kidney, black, garbanzo, lima, etc.

Serve with optional sour cream, salsa, and crushed corn chips.

Recipe can be doubled for a crowd or to freeze.

Other veggies may be added such as shredded carrot, cubed zucchini, chopped bell pepper, cubed yellow squash, etc.