Canned Beans Taco Soup

I made this quick meatless taco soup for dinner and we liked it.  The hominy in it feels like the meat you leave out of it.  

When you serve it you may add salsa or ketchup or tabasco according to your taste, if desired.

Canned Beans Taco Soup

1/4 c. water  to saute the onions in

1 small chopped onion

3 cans (4 oz.) chopped green chilies

1 tsp salt (optional)

1 tsp pepper

1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (16 oz.) lima beans, rinsed and drained (I used 1 package of frozen lima beans instead, but should have used half of that).

1 can (14.5 oz.) hominy, drained

3 cans  (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes

1 can (15 oz.) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 pkg. 1 1/4 oz. ) taco seasoning

1 1/2 c. water 

Tortilla chips (optional)

In a large soup kettle, saute onion in water until tender.

Add all ingredients except chips; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.

Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.