Crock Pot Spicy Taco Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic (more if desired)
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans (Hot)
1 (16 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can corn, rinsed and drained (or frozen)
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix (Hot and Spicy)
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (Medium)
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapenos
1 (15 ounce) can organic black beans with their juice
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can refried beans (spicy)
2 tablespoons ranch dressing (I use Hidden Valley Light)

Preparation

Cook, meat, onions and garlic and drain.
Add all ingredients to crock pot.
Stir.
Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
Keep on low or warm until serving to keep hot.
I add the following garnishes:
Sour Cream.
Shredded Cheese.
Chopped green onions.
Tortilla chips.