Dd's Taco Soup

 

TACO SOUP

 

1# ground meat or ground turkey

1 TB olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

1 small carrot, peeled, chopped

½ medium red bell pepper, seeded, chopped

1 large tomato, chopped

3 cloves garlic, peeled, chopped

15 ounce can black beans, drained

15 ounce can corn, drained

½ c. favorite salsa

2 TB taco seasoning

1 tsp. EACH salt, ground cumin, dried oregano

2 c. chicken broth

Dash favorite hot sauce

Mojo Sauce:

½ c. cilantro leaves

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1 TB fresh lime juice

½ TB EACH agave nectar, apple cider vinegar, favorite taco seasoning

1 tsp. ground cumin

Salt, freshly ground black pepper

2 TB olive oil

Garnish: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, avocado, crushed tortilla chips

 

In a saucepot over medium heat, brown meat in oil. Add onion, carrot, bell pepper, tomato and garlic; saute for a few minutes.  

Stir in remaining ingredients until combined. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

Note: Add a little water to bring to desired consistency (should be consistency of a stew). 

Mojo Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a food processor; drizzling in olive oil. Garnish with desired toppings and 1 tablespoon of Mojo Sauce.  Serves 4.