Taco Soup

Everyone has a recipe for Taco Soup, but I'm posting this one anyway because it's my favorite. I always make this on halloween and serve it with corn bread. It's so easy to make because everything is right from your pantry. You just throw in can after can!

1. Saute ground beef and onion together in a large pot over medium-high heat.
1 1/2 lbs. Ground Beef
1 Onion

2. Add the following to the pot and bring to a boil:
1 Can Green Beans & Liquid
1 Can Whole Kernal Corn & Liquid
1 Can Red Kidney Beans & Liquid
1 Can (pint) Tomatoes
1 Can Beef Broth
1 Can Tomato Sauce
1 Pkg. Dry Taco Seasoning

3. Reduce heat and simmer at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

4. Ladle into bowls and top with the following (if desired):
Grated Cheddar Cheese
Sour Cream
Fritos
Sliced Green Onions

Gazpacho

I have always loved Gazpacho and there are tons of recipes out there for it, but this one is official. I got this recipe from my sister-in-law, Kaleena. Her family is from Spain and this is the recipe her Grandma makes. If you don't know what Gazpacho is, it's a cold soup that tastes similar to salsa. There aren't exact measurements, so you just have to do it to taste, but with the delicious ingredients in here it wouldn't matter what the ratio's were, it would still taste good.

2 Medium Tomatoes
1/4 Green Pepper
1/2 Cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 Clove Garlic
1 Serving of hard French Bread, soaked in water
2-3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2-3 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
Water to your thickness

Mix all ingredients in a blender and serve in a bowl or cup.