We try to eat as healthfully as we can whilst keeping sane. A few homemade "convenience foods" like this Taco Soup and my Italian Bean Soup help a lot.

Taco Soup Jar

Layer in a 3-4 cup jar:

• ¾ cup dry pinto beans
• ¾ cup dry kidney beans
• ¾ cup dry black beans

Combine in a Sandwich Bag and Add to Jar:

• 7 tsp Vonna’s Taco Seasoning
• 3 tbsp dried minced onion
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp dry parsley
• 1 tbsp salt

To Reconstitute:

1. Soak beans 8+ hours.
2. Drain off excess water (there should be less than an inch over the top of the beans) and add contents of seasoning packet.
3. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer for about 90 minutes, until the beans are soft (this is much faster if you cook them in a pressure cooker!).
4. Add 2-3 cups of frozen corn and a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes.
5. Cook another half hour, or until corn loses its raw texture (or until heated through, if you're a rebel and used canned corn).
6. Serve. Great served over baked potatoes with plain soy yogurt!