Taco Soup

1 lb. ground beef, cooked, drained

1 onion, chopped

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1 can chopped green chilis

2 cans beef broth

1 can tomato juice (or a quart of whole tomatos, blended)

1 can chopped tomatos with juice

1 packet taco seasoning mix (can use half, depends how spicy)

1 drop Tabasco sauce (optional)

1 can of corn, drained (or frozen)

1-2 cans tomato soup, undiluted

1 can black beans, including "juice"

Cook ground beef and onion. Drain and add remainder of ingredients together in large pan or crock pot and simmer.

Can serve with: corn chips, taco chips, grated cheese, chopped green onion, sliced black olives, sour cream, chopped tomato, chopped avocado, or whatever your family prefers.

Serve additives in bowls and each person can add what they want on their soup.

Serves 8