Sweet Bean Soup

An inventive lunch indeed. It was so simple I thought nothing of it, but my husband requested I share it.

Sweet Bean Soup

In a sauce pan combine

1 can of pinto beans (undrained)
1 can of black beans (undrained)
1/2 a tomato diced
1/2 a red onion diced
2-4 tablespoons of sugar or sweetener

Bring to a boil. Let simmer if desired and serve.

Taco Soup

A family favorite from my mom's friend.

1-2 lbs of hamburger

1 onion chopped

Brown hamburger with onion and some salt and pepper. Set aside.

1 can of pinto beans

1 can of white or northern beans

Drain and combine in a big pot with the hamburger and onion.

Then add:

3 small cans of diced green chilis (the smallest cans you can find)

1 can of black beans

1 can of red kidney beans

1 can of hominy (usually found by the canned corn)

2 quarts of stewed tomatoes

Don't drain. Combine with above ingredients

Then add:

1 package of ranch dressing mix

1 1/2 packages of taco seasoning

Cook for 20 minutes, or so, then serve over sliced jack cheese and some sour cream on top. We like to have tortilla chips to dip in it as well.