The Best Taco Soup Ever - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground chicken
1 medium onion, diced
1 -4 garlic clove, diced
1 carrot, diced
1/2 a green pepper, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can of diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can corn
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix
chili powder
cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
cayenne pepper
salt
pepper
cilantro, for garnish
grated cheese, for garnish
tortilla chips, for garnish

Preparation

In a large pot or dutch oven, saute onion, garlic, carrot, and green pepper. Season veggies with salt and pepper. When the onion is translucent, add hamburger meat and cook until browned.
Dump all the cans into the pot. Do not drain the beans or corn, as they add flavor and liquid to the soup.
Add taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, and other spices. Taste as you go!
Let cook together for at least 20 minutes. Serve with desired garnishes.
This soup freezes well and lasts for over a week in the fridge. It only gets better the more it sits!