Beef Taco Soup

Deb's Recipes's Note:

If you can run a can opener, you can easily prepare this delicious soup! It's a family favorite, adapted from a recipe by Jan Olpin, that's tasty, quick-to-make, and freezes excellently!

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup diced onion
• 4 cups chicken broth or 4 cups beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans , undrained
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans , undrained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup masa harina
• ¾ cup water

Directions:

1. Saute ground beef and onions together until meat is browned and onions are tender; drain fat from pan.
2. Combine meat and onions in stockpot with remaining ingredients, except for masa harina and 3/4 cup water; simmer for thirty minutes to blend flavors.
3. Shake or stir together masa harina and water to make a smooth paste; gradually stir masa paste into soup; cook and stir soup until slightly thickened.
4. Place a small handful of crushed taco chips into each serving bowl, ladle soup over the chips, then top with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

Reviews

[jellyko]

did not really like the end result of this soup....I do love soups and love mexican and taco type...would not do this one again

[Chef #308901]

This is very tasty & super easy to put together. I made it as is but, used ½ Cup of the masa. It was the perfect consistancy. Will definetly be making this again.

[Chef #369692]

really simple and very good. Thanks I used chopped fresh chili and didn't have any masa but it was still excellent.