Magic Soup

Some time ago, i planned to post "Pig Tales" for Christmas.  Started the stories, got side tracked, and decided to post "Pig Tale's, A Love Story" for Valentine's Day.  Wrote some more.  Tweaked the stories a bit.  Added to them.  The post is still not done.  Pinnie, aka "The Pig," led a long full life, and there is much to document.  Some day i will finish.  But i keep thinking of just one more thing that silly dog did...  Perhaps it will have to be "The Easter Pig."

So today, the love offering is another recipe.

Ellie May swears this soup cures the common cold, the grunge, and a host of other physical ailments. 

I just think it is good soup. 

It is a recipe that makes the rounds, but bears writing down for posterity.

When in canning mode, i make a 5X batch of this stuff, and it will just about fill up a case of quart jars.

That way it is always handy if ya get a tickle in the back of your throat.

I have heard it called Ranch Soup, Taco Soup, and a couple of other things. 

But Ellie calls it Magic Soup.


Magic Soup

1 lb browned ground beef

1 can each:
Rotel (i use mild for the munchkins)
Diced tomatoes
Ranch Style Beans
Corn (drained)

1 pkg Ranch Dressing Mix (NOT Dip mix) (if you get it in bulk, use 3 heaping tablespoons)

Mix it all up, and simmer it for an hour.  Serve with sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips.