Simmering Soups....

                             Taco Soup

 

 

1 lb. hamburger

1 large onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

1/2 cup broccoli, chopped

1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

1 can (15 oz) chili beans (can use pinto or black beans if preferred)

1 can Ro-tel,

1 package taco seasoning

4 cups water or broth 

 

In large pan brown hamburger and onions together, drain off any drippings and discard. Add garlic , carrots and broccoli, sauté 2 minutes or till garlic is fragrant. Pour into crock-pot.

return pan to the stove and  add broth or water and heat to a simmer, scraping pan as it heats.

While water heats, add broccoli, corn, beans, ro-tel and taco seasoning to crock-pot, stir well and then  add hot water to crock-pot, stir again and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours.

 

Serve with any combination of the following:  crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, salsa, chopped jalapeños!