Taco Soup

1 - lb. lean ground beef (Or 3 chicken breasts cooked & Shredded)
1 - large onion, chopped
3 - 15 1/4 oz. cans Mexican -style chili beans undrained
1 - 15 1/4oz. can of whole kernel corn,undrained
1 - 14 1/2oz. can of diced tomatoes, undrained
1 -15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 - 4.5 oz. can chopped green chilies
1 - 1 oz. envelope Ranch-style dressing mix
1- 1 1/4oz. envelope taco seasoning mix
1 1/2 c. water (optional)

Cook beef and onions in a pot over med-high heat (or Saute onions and add chicken towards the end to head up and season)

Season with garlic powder and pepper (Don't use salt since seasoning mixes have enough usually)

When meat is done stir in the ranch and taco seasonings and remaining ingredients (it may look really thick at first but it gets soupier as it sits)

Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 min stirring occasionally

Toppings: Corn Chips, Shredded Lettuce, Chopped Tomato, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, Avocado

Makes about 3 1/2 qts.