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TACO SOUP

  • January 2025
  • BY JENNIFER LECLAIR, PELICAN WAY


(EASY 7 CAN RECIPE)

NGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. lean ground beef (or ground chicken or ground turkey)

• 1 large onion chopped

• 1 envelope 1 oz. ranch salad dressing and seasoning mix

• 1 envelope 1.25 oz. taco seasoning mix

• 1 can 14.5 oz. chicken broth

• 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 10 oz. can of Original Rotel diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 15.25 oz. can of whole kernel corn, undrained

• 1 16 oz. can chili beans, undrained

• 1 15.5 oz. can black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 16 oz. can pinto beans, drained & rinsed

• Shredded cheese, sour cream, diced green onion, sliced jalapeno, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, sliced black olives, tortilla chips or strips (optional garnishes)

DIRECTIONS

1. Brown the meat and onion over medium heat. Drain grease.

2. Add in seasoning mixes, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Rotel diced tomatoes, corn, chili beans, black beans and pinto beans.

3. Bring up to a boil over medium high heat.

4. Reduce heat and simmer, at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Serve warm with your favorite taco toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream and diced green onion.


Recipe Box

I don’t know about you, but after all the holiday fixin’s I’m ready for something that’s simple to make, lower in fat and calories, healthy yet delicious, to start the New Year off. If you’re in the mood for a delicious and easy soup, this recipe is for you. Made with just 7 cans of ingredients, it’s a simple one-pot meal that the whole family will love. Plus, by using a taco seasoning mix and ranch seasoning mix, no measuring is required. You’ll love this no-fuss recipe that only requires minimal effort. The hardest part is browning the meat, chopping an onion, opening cans and rinsing some beans. Everything else is literally dump into the pot and go. It is essentially fool proof and has very little cleanup.