Taco Soup

 Taco Soup

1 lb lean ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, finely diced

1 red bell pepper, diced 

1 cup corn

1 28 oz can diced tomatoes 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

2 cups chicken broth 

1 envelope taco seasoning 

OR 

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground paprika

1 tbsp chili powder 

1/4 tsp red pepper flakes 

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp ground pepper 

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add oil and ground beef and sautée, breaking up the meat until cooked. Season with taco seasoning or spices, add 1 cup water and sautee for 2 minutes. 

Finely chop the onion and red pepper, add to the pot and  simmer for 5 minutes. 

Add canned tomatoes, garlic and chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer 30 minutes. Add corn, simmer an additional 5 minutes and serve.