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Taco Soup

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Hearty, flavorful and simple. This Taco Soup comes together in moments and is just in time for the winter storm!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef, Browned And Drained (or 3 Cups Leftover Cooked Meat, Chopped)
  • 28 ounces, weight Canned Crushed Or Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 cups To 3 Cups Chicken Broth Or Stock (depending On How Thick You Like Your Soup.)
  • 1 envelope (1 Oz. Packet) Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 envelope (about 1 Oz. Package) Taco Or Enchilada Seasoning (omit If Using Seasoned Leftover Meat)
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Chili Beans, With Sauce
  • 15 ounces, weight Canned Pinto Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 2 cups Frozen Corn Kernels
  • _____
  • OPTIONAL FOR SERVING:
  • Tortilla Or Corn Chips
  • Grated Cheese
  • Sour Cream Or Plain Yogurt
  • Sliced Green Onions
  • Minced Fresh Cilantro
  • Diced Tomatoes

Preparation

Slow Cooker Directions:

In a slow cooker crock, stir together meat, tomatoes, dressing and seasoning mixes (if using), black beans, chili beans with sauce, pinto beans and corn. Place lid on crock, turn slow cooker to ‘LOW’ and cook for 6-8 hours.

Serve with or without toppings. Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also portion the leftover soup into individual servings and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Stovetop Directions:

Stir together meat, tomatoes, dressing and seasoning mixes (if using), black beans, chili beans with sauce, pinto beans and corn in an appropriately-sized soup pot. Place lid on pot, put pot over medium-low heat and bring to a simmer. Remove the lid and allow to simmer gently for 30-40 minutes or until soup is slightly thickened.

Serve with or without toppings. Store leftovers, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also portion the leftover soup into individual servings and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth and omit the meat and replace with crumbles or TVP.

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mandawhit on 1.11.2011

Just made this for dinner tonight – Yummy! We will definitely be making it again! I replaced one can of the tomatoes with a can of Rotel to add some extra kick – hubby likes things spicy. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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smileyks on 1.2.2011

We love this soup!

To give it an extra kick I used the Spicy Ranch mix and then added a can of El Patio Salsa. Both of these add great flavor and a lot of spice, especially if it’s in the crock pot all day.

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sbriesh on 11.9.2010

I’ve got this filling my house with the most wonderful aroma as we speak. I just snuck a taste and it is DELISH! I will absolutely make this again. In fact, I’m SO glad it made too much for us (hubby and I) so we get to have it for leftovers too!

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Rebecca on 1.11.2010

tcufrot98- So glad! Do-overs are the ultimate compliment around here, too. You can imagine that getting that from all seven eaters is a hot commodity (this soup achieved that distinction, here!)

hbthomas- I’m really glad you liked it!

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hbthomas on 1.11.2010

We made this last week, it was really good! So yummy with crushed fritos and sour cream! Super Simple and comes together easily!

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Mary on 1.5.2013

I really liked the ranch seasoning in it!

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nancycope on 10.3.2011

This was absolutely delicious. I was so nervous about the ranch dressing seasoning, but merged with the other flavors so well! It is even better in leftovers.

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kelly77 on 5.17.2011

This is a staple in our house. I add minced onion and substituted the beef for ground turkey. I also use kidney beans instead of black beans, as I am not a fan. Yummo~

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mandawhit on 1.12.2011

Delicious and a fast and easy dinner! Perfect for a cold winter night. We all loved it — it’s going into the normal dinner rotation in my house!

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Catherine on 10.29.2010

This is almost my exact recipe, minus the chili beans. I will have to add them next time. It is so good! I made it (five crock-pots full) for my husband’s department at work a couple of years ago, and they still talk about it! The ranch mix gives it the best flavor!

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