Vegetarian Taco Soup

To continue our new fun Fall tradition, we served up another tasty soup this evening. The weather was just amazing today so I felt that we could actually get away with eating a hearty soup for dinner. ;) We also had a meat-lover {Pops} join us for dinner, so I knew it needed to be something hefty so he didn't miss the meat. Plus, it didn't need to be anything crazy experimental to scare him off. He swears he'll try anything once...but even the most reasonable have limits. Basically, all signs were pointing to the always yummy and super easy Taco Soup! Enjoy!

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion {chopped}

2 cloves of garlic {minced}

1 bell pepper {chopped}

2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies {10 ounce}

1 box of vegetable broth {32 ounce}

1 can of tomato sauce {8 ounce}

1 tablespoon of chili powder

1 teaspoon of cumin

1 teaspoon of paprika

1 teaspoon of oregano 

2 tablespoons of ranch dressing mix

1 can of corn {14.5 ounce, drained}

1 can of black beans {14.5 ounce, drained and rinsed}

1 can of pinto beans {14.5 ounce, drained and rinsed}

Shredded Mexican cheese

Sour Cream

Green Onions {chopped}

Directions

First, heat a little olive oil in your pot and then toss in your onion to cook just a touch. Then, add in your garlic and bell pepper. Let this party simmer until the onions are translucent. 

Pour in your tomatoes with green chilies, vegetable broth, and tomato sauce and let simmer a few minutes.

Throw in your seasonings {chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, ranch dressing, with a touch of salt and pepper}. Please pay attention to which side of the seasoning you have open so you don't actually pour in a few tablespoons of oregano...like I did. ;) Cover the pot and let simmer for 30 minutes, stirring  occasionally.

Oh, after 30 minutes...your house will smell amazing. I just LOVE the way this soup smells! Add your corn, black beans, and pinto beans. Stir and cook until heated through.

Serve warm with your desired toppings. I paired the soup with Mexican cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, and green onions. But you could go crazy with it...avocados, red onions...go wild!

Now...the true test awaited. Would Lily and Harrison eat it???? Eh.

It had a little kick to it that I don't think they appreciated. But...they picked out the beans, cheese, and chips! Better than nothing! ;)