tonight's meal: santa fe soup

(modified from cooking light superfast suppers)

start to finish appx 30 minutes

ingredients:

1lb ground turkey, ground meat, or 2 cups burger-style veggie crumbles

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (10-ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn

1 cup frozen chopped onion

1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 (1.25-ounce) package taco seasoning

1/2 (1-ounce) package ranch-style dip mix (such as hidden valley)

2-3 cups water

1 (2.25-ounce) can sliced olives, drained

reduced-fat sour creme to garnish

1. saute onions then combine everything else except olives and sour creme in a large saucepan. bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. stir in olives.

2. serve with a dollop of sour creme on top.

*notes: i like to serve this with a slice of cheese bread (ww sandwich bread topped with a slice of cheddar cheese then broiled). it's a big hit and there's plenty for leftovers or freezing.