Contest-Winning Taco Soup

Name: Contest-Winning Taco Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean); 1 small onion, chopped; 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed tomatoes; 1-1/2 cups water; 1 can (16 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) hominy, drained; 3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; Shredded cheddar cheese, optional; Tortilla chips, optional

5 reviews

Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep: 5 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

10 servings

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023

I have to admit that when a good friend gave me this recipe, I wasn't certain I'd like it. But, after one taste, I changed my mind! My husband loves it—especially when the weather's cold. I've also fixed Taco Soup for my parents and in-laws, and taken it to church suppers. We live in a small oil-field town, and have two children, 7 and 5. I grew up on a ranch in the panhandle of our state, though, and even today I find I sure miss the country at times!