Easy Beef Vegetable Soup

 

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
½ c. Ingleside Cabernet Franc
1 can (28oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg (16oz) frozen vegetable blend of your choice
1 can (16oz) Kidney Beans, undrained
1 can (14 ½ oz) beef broth
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 garlic clove minced
Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Optional Garnish

Directions

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook beef, onions and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. 
2. Deglaze pan with Ingleside Cabernet Franc.  
3. Add tomatoes, vegetables, beans, beef broth, and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. 
4. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 10 minutes. 
5. Garnish with cheese if desired.  Serve with tortilla chips next to the soup for a fun alternative to crackers.

Serves 10 - 12