Spicy Taco Soup

Before I get to this hearty (and might I say healthy) bowl of soup, I've got a winner to announce!  Thanks to everyone who entered my 2 Year Blogging Anniversary Giveaway.  The winner is...

NewWeighofLife who said:

Wow - 2 years already?! That's awesome - congrats!! I think I'd make some sort of sweet bread.

Congrats winner!  Shoot me an email with your mailing address and you can start baking!

This soup comes courtesy of my sister.  She brought it to Christmas, the husband loved it, and long story short we were eating it again a week later.  It is quite possibly the easiest soup known to man (or woman).  Literally you brown meat, dump in ingredients and simmer.  I'm fairly confident to say you could be eating it in 30 minutes start to finish.



Spicy Taco Soup

1 lb. ground beef or turkey

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 can Rotel (mild or hot)

1 can diced tomatoes

1 can corn

1 dry package ranch seasoning mix

1 dry package taco seasoning mix

1 t. pepper

Cook meat and drain.  Add in all other ingredients and simmer for 25-30 minutes.  Serve and enjoy!

I told you it was simple.

Well, today I've spent the majority of the day with the little miss on my chest.  Yesterday she had her 9 month appointment and we walked out with a double ear infection and running a temp.  Who knew?  Just call me mother-of-the-year.

She's been a trooper, but clearly she'd much rather lay on my chest all day than crawl around and annoy her brother.  So, not much has gotten done around here!