Quick Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lbs of cooked and drained ground beef or 1 1/2-2 lbs turkey
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (16 ounce) can corn or 3/4 cup frozen corn
3 (16 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 package taco seasoning mix (3T. if using bulk)
1 (4 ounce) can of chopped chilies (Ortega)
1 1/2 cups water (if you prefer a more brothy soup)
olives or green onion (etc for toppings)

Preparation

Brown the meat and onion.
(Meat is optional) Add to a large pot with all the canned items.
Add the water and dry package ingredients.
Stir until well mixed over a medium heat.
Cook until hot (about 15-20 minutes).
Serve in soup bowls topped with chopped onion and grated cheese.
Serve with corn chips and other toppings on the side.