Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 small white onion, chopped
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
1 cup water
1 (8 1/2 ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained
2 (16 ounce) cans light red kidney beans, drained
tortilla chips (optional)
shredded cheese (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Brown meat and onion in large skillet; then drain.
Combine all remaining ingredients with the ground beef in a large pot.
Simmer uncovered for 45 minutes, or until beans are tender and soup has thickened, stirring occasionally.