Taco Soup

Big thanks to Lauren and Dylan for passing on this amazing recipe. It's so simple but so super tasty. Perfect for the colder weather. We've done both ways of preparing and both were great.

Ingredients:
-1 lb. ground beef (we used Morning Star Veggie crumbles)
-4 links Andoullie sausage (optional, but adds a lot of flavor)
-2 cans kidney beans, not drained
-2 cans stewed tomatoes, not drained
-2 (4 oz.) cans chopped mild green chilies, not drained
-1 (29 oz.) can tomato sauce
-2 cups frozen corn (or 2 cans of corn, drained)
-2 pkgs. taco seasoning mix
-1 onion, diced (optional)

Optional toppings: tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro

Preparation #1
1. Put all ingredients in a large crock pot and cook on low for about 6 hours. Add onion 30 mins before you serve.

Preparation #2
2. Brown onion and meat (or faux meat) in a large pot. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occaisionally.