• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 medium white onion, chopped fine
• 1 can kidney beans
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can stewed sliced tomatoes
• 1 can corn
• 1 can sliced black olives
• 1 can diced green chilies
• 1 container fresh salsa
• 1 C. water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbs. taco seasoning
• 2 tsp. cumin

Combine all ingredients in a crock pot on low. Cook 7-8 hours, stirring occasionally. Ladle soup into bowls and top with sour cream, cheddar cheese, and green onions.  Serve with cornbread or tortilla chips.

Celeste Buckley, Redding, CA