Taco Bean Soup

A favorite of mine!! 2 pounds ground beef 1 medium onion,finely chopped 1 can(28 oz) tomatoes 1 can(15oz) tomato sauce& 1 cup water 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans,rinsed and drained 1 can(15-1/4oz) whole kernal corn,drained 1 envelope taco seasoning mix Shredded cheddar cheese,sliced avacado.chopped tomato and corn chips,optional In a Dutch oven,cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink,drain. Puree the tomatoes in their liquid; add to pan with tomato sauce,water,beans,corn and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and and simmer for 5 min.If desired,top each serving with cheese,avacado and tomato, and serve with chips. YIELD: 10 servings(2-1/2 quarts).