OT: Taco Soup

This recipe is from Paula Deens show on the food network... I just made it, and it is AWESOME!!.. I cannot wait til my hubby gets home...so he can eat this! TACO SOUP __________ 2 pounds ground beef 2 cups diced onions 2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans 1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chiles 2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles 1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional 1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional 1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix Corn chips, for serving Sour cream, for garnish Grated cheese, for garnish Chopped green onions, for garnish Pickled jalapenos, for garnish Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or.....Do what I did! Simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jalapenos.(optional) I hope you enjoy this recipe..I think it is a good hearty way to get protein..meat and beans! There is not a whole lot of soup in this "soup", BUT you can just drain off any soup and just eat the vegies and meat...and it is all good! ENJOY!!! SUNNI