GINA’S FAVORITE TACO SOUP

GINA’S FAVORITE TACO SOUP
3 to 5 cups water
2 cans black beans (drained)
1 can kidney beans (drained)
1 large onion chopped
1 can green chilies
1 green bell pepper (opt.)
¼ small can of jalapeños or 2 small fresh jalapeños
1 can corn or 1 ½ c. frozen corn
2 cans of stewed tomatoes (diced)
OR
1 quart jar of bottled tomato sauce (I bottle it every year with my tomatoes)
(Make sure you don’t use both)
½ pkg dry taco seasoning
1 can olives sliced
1 bunch of cilantro
2 limes (just the juice)
1 -2 avocado’s (opt.)
Salt and pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients except for olives, avocado, and cilantro. Bring to boil and let simmer for at least an hour. (You can let it simmer all day in a crock – pot.)
Add olives, avocado, and cilantro right before serving. Start with 3 cups of water and add more if needed. This will make a big pot. It will keep fresh in the refrigerator for a week or you can freeze it.
Top with
Cheese, Sour cream, tortilla chips,
With out the toppings and avocado this will be 2 pts for a cup, Use Fat free sour cream for 0 extra points. Add avocado and add 1 pt.