Traditional Taco Soup

**I call it traditional because my mom makes this for the family every year on Halloween. We get back from a cold night of trick or treating and she has warm taco soup waiting for us. She's the best!**

1/2 package taco seasoning (I love the seasoning to be strong so I use the whole package) :)
1 (16 ounce) can pinto or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
4 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, diced

Saute onions in a medium pot for about 5 minutes. Add beans, seasoning, onion, tomatoes, sauce and corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve topped with cheese and avocado.

(Other additional toppings: sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips, etc.)

**If you choose to add meat to this recipe, I have doubled the beans and omitted the beef. So saute 1/2 pound ground beef with the onions, use 8 ounces of beans, and you may or may not want to add a little extra tomato sauce.**

Makes about 6 servings.

Calories 259.5
Fat 11.5g
Sodium 850mg
Carbs 31g
Fiber 9g
Protein 11.5g