Easy Taco Soup



Tonight for dinner I made my mother's taco soup recipe.  She has been making this soup for her grandchildren for years.  And she made up this recipe herself, as far as I know.  I was eager to give it a try as it is easy and I know my children like it.  Here's the recipe:

1 pound lean ground turkey or beef
1 onion, finely chopped
1 large bell pepper, finely chopped
1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 15 oz. can black beans, drained (Beans can be pureed before adding to the soup.)
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn (optional)
1 1 oz. taco seasoning mix (I use low the sodium one.)

In a large boiler brown meat with onion and bell pepper.  Add the remaining ingredients.  If you would like for it to be thick and stew-like, leave it like this.  If you prefer a thinner, soup-like consistency add 2 cups of water before boiling.  Bring to a boil and then simmer for 40 minutes.

Makes about 12 generous servings.