Chunky Taco Soup

Submitted by Nasseh

"This easy taco soup is full of flavor. It tastes even better the second day. Note: If you want it more soupier you can add another small can of tomato sauce."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 13

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb lean ground beef or 3/4 lb diced boneless skinless chicken breast
• 2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium black beans, do not drain
• 1 (15 ounce) can small red beans or (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies, do not drain
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning (use Regular or Hot & Spicy)
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
• 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• shredded sharp cheddar cheese, to serve
• sour cream, to serve
• tortilla chips, use for dipping

directions

1. Brown the hamburger or chicken in a large pot then drain the excess grease.
2. Add all the ingredients except the cheese & sour cream. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat.
3. Ladle the soup into bowls then top with sour cream & cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Reviews

[Halcyon Eve]

Excellent and easy! It was a tad salty for my taste, even omitting the salt and using reduced sodium beans, but not too bad. I did add about a cup of medium Picante sauce, as it seemed too thick and not tomato-y enough. I also added the cheese & sour cream as garnishes, along with some cilantro, rather than cooking them in--I thought it would reheat better that way, plus they helped to cool it a bit. I also used granulated garlic instead of onion powder as I didn't have any. I used Uncle Dan's ranch mix and Lawry's taco seasoning, and I used the beef option. We enjoyed this, and it was very easy and fast to make. I'll make this again--thanks so much for posting, Nasseh! Made for 1-2-3 Hit Wonders tag game.

 

[Noo8820]

This was just fabulously delicious!I had to change a few of the ingredients,as they're not available here in the UK.Instead of black beans,I found a tin of mixed beans in spicy tomato sauce (kidney,black,haricot and pinto)and instead of Rotel tomatoes I used a regular tin,but added 3 chopped jalapeno.We also don't have ranch dressing,so I had to omit it completely.I used homemade taco seasoing,and probably added a bit too much,as my DH said that it was quite spicy,but I thought that it was perfect. A really delightful recipe,that we enjoyed very much.This is a winner for me.Thanks Nasseh. Made for 1-2-3 Hit Wonders.

 

[bmcnichol]

I love taco soup and this one hit the spot. I followed the recipe as written, using hamburger. I added extra cheese to the tops of the bowls when serving. Everyone enjoyed it.

 

[CookingONTheSide]

This is delicious. This soup is flavorful and comforting. I used chicken breasts this time and will try it with ground beef as well when I make it again. Thanks for sharing!