Taco Soup

I make this soup at least twice a month. Its SO good; thought I'd share the recipe.

1 lb. ground beef
1 can pinto beans
1 can corn
1 can green beans
1 can ranch style beans
1 can stewed tomatoes (do not drain)
1 can rotel (do not drain)
1 12 oz can of beer
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 pkg. ranch dressing mix
5 small potatoes, bite size pieces (I added these to the original recipe ; its too hearty a soup to not have potatoes!)

shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream
tortilla chips

Brown beef. Add to stockpot.
Rinse and drain pinto beans, corn, and green beans. Add to pot.
Add ranch style beans, tomatoes, rotel, beer, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, and potatoes.
Add one can of water (or more - however brothy you like it, but it will dilute the flavor if you add too much)
Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes to an hour (until potatoes are soft)

I top with sour cream and shredded cheddar and mix in some crumbled up tortilla chips.

**disclaimer** This is not near as fancy a recipe as you will see on Mrs. Morgan's blog :) but it is yummy. Mrs. Morgan would probably suggest you shuck your own corn and serve the soup in a carved out acorn squash. However, I do recommend a Corona with lime or a margarita on the rocks as the perfect accompanying beverage, and I'm sure Mrs. Morgan would be in agreement with me, the non-gourmet cook, on this point. Love you Janna (martha) !