5 Ingredient Cheesy Taco Soup

Crumble ground beef in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning packet. Cook until beef is no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

Drain grease and add beef mixture back to the pot. Stir in pinto beans, salsa, cheese dip, and water.

Remove chicken from the pot and allow to cool before removing and shredding the meat. Strain the stock and discard the solids. Reserve liquid and add water if necessary to measure 12 cups of liquid. Wipe pot clean.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with toppings of choice.reduce it to simmer. Allow soup to simmer 10 minutes.