Love & Best Dishes: Taco Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while textured vegetable protein is a budget-friendly meat alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories, while plain yogurt is a more affordable option.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Baked chips are lower in fat, while corn tortillas can be cut and baked for a homemade alternative.

Brown 2 pounds of ground beef and 2 cups of chopped onion in a large pot and drain the fat.

Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, crushed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, white corn, 2 cans of pinto beans, 1 can of red beans, and 1 can of green chilies to the pot.

Stir in taco seasoning and 1.5 tablespoons of ranch dressing.

Add 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and 1 teaspoon of salt.

Add water equivalent to one soup can to reach desired consistency.

Serve hot, topped with avocado, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, and green onions.

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