Taco Bean Soup

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 lb. bulk pork sausage
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 4 cups water
• 2 cans (16 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (15 oz) garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14.4 oz) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 cans (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes
• 1 jar (16 oz) chunky salsa
• Optional toppings: sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced black olives

Preparation

Step 1

In a stockpot, cook sausage and beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add taco seasoning and mix well. Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes and salsa. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Garnish with sour cream, cheese and olives, if desired.