Some Independence Day Sashimi

Looks like tuna to me?

Because it’s all food, all the time here.

Diet Food, Recipe Style

Once upon a time, in a land exactly where I’m sitting, Sketchy and BabyDaddy adhered to the Weight Watchers gestalt. The only positive thing we lost, and then regained – in spades – from that experience, was one of BD’s favorite soup recipes. This is not a minor point, as soup/stew is considered a Perfect food by BD. We had heard of this mythical soup from Fifi and Mary,Mary (my sister). It was only in a Points System/No Meat format that this ubiquitous diet food entered our house.

Do Not Fear. I can make anything dangerously unhealthy. It’s my gift.

Taco Soup

1 lb ground beef, turkey, or veggie crumbles
1 onion, diced
1 packet taco seasoning
1 packet ranch dressing mix
2 cans Rotel or mexican style tomatoes
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 c broth, any kind

Brown beef or turkey in a medium soup pot with chopped onions. If using beef, drain excess fat. Mix in taco seasoning and ranch dressing packets and stir into meat and onions until incorporated. When meat is cooked, add the rest of the ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. (If using veggie crumbles, add them now.) Add more water for soupier consistency.

Make 8 -10 cups and freezes well. Very low fat and high in fiber.

Deliciousness Additions: Tortilla chips, sour cream, crema, creme fraiche, lime juice, crusty bread and salted butter, cheese, any kind of cheese, lots of cheese