Christmas Eve Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can Mexican stewed tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can pinto beans
1 can pinto beans (with jalapenos)
2 cans yellow hominy
1/2 large can V-8 juice
1 pkg. dry taco mix
1 pkg. dry Hidden Valley Ranch dressing mix

Preparation

Brown beef with onion and garlic.
Add remaining ingredients (do not drain vegetables).
Simmer 1 to 2 hours. Serve with sliced avocado, grated cheese, chips and sour cream, if desired.