Now that the big hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, we’re ready for a little rest and relaxation, right? We’re ready to take things easy and slow down a little after all the busyness of preparing for Christmas and New Year festivities. We’re wanting some easy recipes to enjoy and warm us up during the post-holiday winter weather. Recipes like this 7-Can Taco Soup—it’s one of the easiest recipes I’ve ever made! There’s no chopping or prep work—you just empty the seven cans of ingredients into your pot and add a few other ingredients, stir, and cook—how easy is that?

The seven canned ingredients include chili with no beans, red kidney beans, black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), and black olives. You’ll also need 1 1/2 cups of beef broth—since that amount is less than what comes in a 15-ounce can, I just buy a larager carton of broth and use it for this and others recipes. The last 3 ingredients are simple seasonings: taco seasoning, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Just stir everything together, cook, and your soup will be ready before you know it! It makes a great simple and cozy meal…just what we’re craving on a chilly day!

Simple recipes really come in handy when we’re trying to recharge after those busy holiday weeks! And it can also help to just take a deep breath, make time for a little peace and quiet, and say a simple prayer. As PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 (NLT) says, “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God’s peace.” During these wintry days, let’s slow down when we can, take time to enjoy peaceful, quiet moments, and make simple, comforting meals—like a steaming bowl of easy-to-make 7-Can Taco Soup! 🙂