Taco Soup Recipe?

**beks37** · 12-25-2009, 08:39 PM

Does anyone have a tried and true Taco Soup recipe? I am on the search for a good one to incorporate into my meal plans!

**cmu** · 12-25-2009, 09:28 PM

I have a crock pot recipe that I found on recipe zaar...the whole family loves it...

1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can white beans or kidney beans
1 (11 ounce) can niblet corn
1 (11 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 (1 ounce) envelope hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 lb shredded chicken, ground beef or any meat

Directions
Cook meat and drain.
Shred if needed.
Add all ingredients to crock pot.
DO NOT DRAIN CANS.
Stir.
Cook on high for 2 hours or low for 4 hours.
Keep on low until serving to keep hot.
Garnish with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped green onions, or tortilla chips.

**tervsforme** · 12-25-2009, 11:16 PM

This sounds yummy! I might have to try this myself! Thanks!

**sinopa27** · 12-25-2009, 11:20 PM

I never had that with shredded chicken!! Interesting!! I always make mine with ground beef.

**sinopa27** · 12-25-2009, 11:20 PM

I also use finely shredded lettuce as a garnish

**sinopa27** · 12-25-2009, 11:21 PM

The 3 beans I use is pinto, black and light red kidney beans

**mauimagic** · 12-25-2009, 11:24 PM

Sounds like a great recipe to me - I think I'll try it next week. Mahalo!!

**beks37** · 12-25-2009, 11:41 PM

Thanks for the suggestions!! Sounds like a great recipe I will be trying!!

**piney** · 12-26-2009, 05:20 PM

Taco soup
1-or 1 1/2 lbs hamburger meat
1-chopped onion
1-can tomatoes
2-cans rotel (i use one can rotel and another can tomatoes)
1-pkg.taco mix
1-pkg.ranch dressing mix
1-cup water
1-can corn or hominy(i use corn)
2-cans beans(i use 1 pinto and one dark red kidney beans)
salt and pepper to taste

Brown hambuger meat and onion (drain)
Add rest of ingredients and cook 30 to 45 minutes

**Parksfamily5** · 12-26-2009, 07:27 PM

I think after reading this I will add Taco soup to my new menu planning adventure. ( We seriously eat the same 5 or 6 things all the time.) The first time I make it I will do so with grilled cheese sandwiches just in case I have trouble getting the kids to eat it. I know My oldest daughter and I would love it. My husband and the 2 youngest are a little pickier. Thanks for taking the time to post these recipes.

**Michelle** · 12-26-2009, 10:53 PM

I need to try this soon...sounds delicous

Thanks!

**zakity** · 12-26-2009, 11:46 PM

Mine is slightly different:

meat
salsa
corn
broth/bullion
oregano
chili powder
onion
garlic
cooked rice
beans
can of diced tomatoes (or several)

Add in the the broth, can of tomatoes, meat, onion, garlic, spices, salsa, and beans to a pot and let it cook. When it has simmered for a while, add in the rice and the corn and let them heat up. Serve with crushed tortilla chips, a sprinkling of cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.

NOTES:
There are no amounts. I cook soup in a 5 gallon soup pot and soup is a "leftover bits" meal.

The meat can be leftover chicken, leftover taco meat, leftover sloppy joes, or a mixture of leftover taco meat and sloppy joes. It just depends on what I have on hand to use.