Andy's Taco Soup!

Ingredients:

1 package veggie "ground" (like Yves, or Light Life)
1 large can plus 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 very small can mild green chiles
2 15 oz cans kidney beans
1 15 oz can corn
1 small onion chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 jalapeno minced
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp chile powder
1 small can of El Pato brand hot tomato sauce (the one in the yellow can)
Juice of 2 limes
Half bottle of beer (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat 1-2 tbsp oil in bottom of large stock pot.
Saute onions and garlic in oil for 3 to 4 mins.
Add minced jalapeno, veggie "ground," chile powder, and cumin to onion and garlic mixture. Stir well and saute for additional 2 to 3 mins.
Add diced tomatoes with juice from can, corn and green chiles without juice from can, and kidney beans (drained and rinsed) to mixture in stock pot.
Add beer (if using) and lime juice, and 3 to 4 cups water.
Add salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Serve with dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of cheese (and crumbled up tortilla chips if you want some crunch).