Tortilla Soup

The weather is starting to get cooler it's time forone of my all time favorites tortilla soup.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds extra lean ground beef meat
2 -16 oz cans pinto beans
1 medium onion chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can whole kernel corn
1 pkg taco seasoning
2 cups water
2 cans 14.5 diced tomatoes with juice
1 can tomatoes with green chilies
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1- 4 oz chopped green chilies
1 package dry ranch dressing

Brown and scramble ground beef. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Cover, and simmer soup for 1 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Serve with tortilla strips fried in oil,  tortilla chips,or  chili cheese Fritoes with shredded cheddar cheese.