Sante Fe Soup

by Ellie Weightman (this recipe was passed on to me from my Alabama cousins Bonnie and Martha)  Thank you ladies, it has fast become a favorite in our family.

1 - 1 1/2 lb ground meat

1 large onion, chopped

2 pkg taco seasoning (we use 1 as 2 is too spicy for us)

2 pkgs ranch dressing

1 can Ro-Tel Tomatoes with Chilies

1 can diced tomatoes

2 can shoe peg corn - DO NOT DRAIN

1 can black beans - DO NOT DRAIN

1 can light red kidney beans - DO NOT DRAIN

1 can dark red kidney beans - DO NOT DRAIN

1 can pinto beans - DO NOT DRAIN

2 cups water (may need more)

Tortilla chips (optional)

grated cheese (optional)

sour cream (optional)

Brown beef and onions.  Mix in taco seasoning and ranch dressing.  Add beans, corn, tomatoes and water.  Simmer 2 hours.  Serve with grated cheese, sour cream or crumble tortilla chips or fritos into the soup.