Taco Soup

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 16 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups frozen corn
2 16 oz cans kidney beans, undrained
1 can tomato sauce
1 can water
2 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix (or to taste)
shredded cheese
sour cream
tortilla chips

Brown beef and onion in large skilled. Drain. In Crock Pot, combine tomatoes, corn, kidney beans, tomato sauce, water, ranch mix and taco mix. Add beef mixture. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips.

Bean and Kielbasa Soup

It was cold out yesterday...definitely a day for soup. I had beans and turkey kielbasa on hand, so I came up with this soup. It was a winner with my family, so I thought I'd share it here! You can substitute your favorite beans for the ones I use, or keep it the same.

Bean and Kielbasa Soup

14 oz Turkey Polska Kielbasa (slice down the middle lengthwise, and then cut into small bites)
2 - 15.5 oz can Great Northern Beans (do not drain)
2 - 15 oz can Chili Beans (do not drain)
2 - 15.5 oz can Chick Peans, drained and rinsed
2 - 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 - 4 oz can green chiles, diced
1 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chicken broth (or enough to reach desired consistency)
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp granulated garlic
dash of cinnamon
dash of worcestershire sauce

Combine all of the above ingredients in crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours.