Southern Taco Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
• 1 can (15 ounces) sweet corn, drained
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
• 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
• 1 cup shredded cheese, for topping (optional)
• 1/2 cup sour cream, for topping (optional)
• 2 cups tortilla chips, for serving (optional)