World’s Easiest Supper: Taco Soup
Welcome Tipnut readers! You sure have come from one of the handiest sites on the web! I do hope you’ll enjoy Southern Plate. It is great to have you here!
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Y’all said you wanted quick and easy meals and I’ve been listening! I am going to try to post one quick meal idea each week.
This week that has come in handy for me as well as I work on creating a better index for Southern Plate and Slideshows for each category. I’ve finally figured out how to get it all done but its just taking some time. I’ll have a slideshow for every category on the sidebars and when you click on the title of that category, it will take you to a page which lists every dish in that category (Each name will be clickable to take you directly to that page and even though clickable is not technically a word in the real world, it certainly is on Southern Plate though, because I said so).
Whew! Now that I’m done with my rambling, let me show you the world’s easiest supper. This supper is also awfully darn tasty! My son ate three bowls!
I first made this soup about ten years ago (oh lord, that makes me feel so old!). We instantly fell in love with it. Even if it weren’t so incredibly quick and easy, the flavor would have won me over on its own. You’re just not going to believe how great this tastes!
You’ll need: 2 cans kidney beans, corn, Ro-Tel, tomato sauce, 1 package Ranch dressing mix, 1 package taco seasoning mix, and about a pound of beef (more if you’d like). I cook my beef ahead of time and freeze it in individual meal sized portions so I just grabbed a bag from the freezer, which makes this even easier!
Ingredients Instructions
*Just dump in cans, liquid and all!
Fall TV is underway, have you found any shows that you particularly like? If so, I’d love to hear about them! In the comments section, tell me what shows you like, what networks they come on, and what day and time!
So far, all I am watching is Army Wives on Lifetime and True Blood on HBO (I just love Sookie!). Those both come on Sunday nights and I’d love to know of something good that came on another night but I never actually watch network TV during the day (It’s all Noggin or Disney Channel here!) so I don’t get to see previews or commercials about anything to know!
Thank you so much for reading Southern Plate! I’ve got lots more in the works for you so come back often and sit a spell!
Gratefully,
Christy
Posted by Christy Jordan
on Sep 30 2008. Filed under Freezes Well, Main Course, Quick&Easy, Soups and Stews.
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I love this soup. Instead of two cans of kidney beans I put one kidney and one black beans. I make it with 2 pounds of ground beef to make it meatier and add a tsp of New Mexico Red Chili powder and some green chilies. Very yummy!!
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Wow!! I’ve NEVER made Taco Soup, now I can’t wait!! Thank you Christy so much for your time & all of these delicious recipes!! Bless You!!
Thank you Melissa!! I hope you enjoy!
I made it with ground turkey for my grandson that has a beef allergy, he loved it! served with sour cream, shredded mexican blend cheese over tortilla chips (I did cook it down abit to make it thicker) and made his favorite nachos!
So glad to hear he loved it!!
Will have to try this recipe…sounds yummy. I have a Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe given to me by a best friend which is also quick, easy & yummy! My favorite show is “The Good Wife” on CBS, Tuesdays 10/9c.
I hope you like it!
My taco soup is similar. I use a large can of tomato juice, kidney beans, great Northern beans, black beans, can of corn,can of hominy, 2 onions, 1 lb ground beef, can of rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce-of course the Ranch dressing and taco seasoning mix. Extra green chilles can be uses if you like it spicier. This makes a huge pot and is excellent for freezing. So easy and quick, I simmer for one hour.
One of my all time favorites, and Christy you are so right…the fastest, tastiest thing EVER!
Happy New Year!
So glad you liked it Paula!! Happy New Year to you and yours!!
Is there any way to make this with less sodium? It looks wonderful but the packets of taco mix and ranch dressing are loaded with sodium.
Beth–a search for “taco seasoning mix” and “ranch dressing mix” should turn up a few recipes for homemade mixes that can be adjusted to taste. I used one of each in this recipe and it turned out great!
I just discovered your blog last week and have tried two recipes so far: Dixie Corn Bread and this Taco Soup–both delicious! Thank you, and Happy New Year!
Wowee! This was INDEED the tastiest, easiest supper ever! My in-laws even loved it (they live next to us and I feed them often)… and my fil can be ultra-picky. We sprinkled cheese on top and ate it with Fritos Scoops… YUMMMMMM!! Thank you thank you thank you Christy!!
LOL, I am so glad ya’ll enjoyed it!
Made this for supper tonight. Didn’t have the ranch dressing and added a can of diced tomatoes. It was delish.
Yummy!! So glad you liked it!
This has been in my husbands family for years. We use 1 can of homany, 1 can of black beans and 1 can of fire roasted stewed tomatoes along with the other ingredients. It is wonderful on a cold night. Don’t forget to make the cornbread that goes with this meal. Yummy!
i make cheese quesadillas with this soup… great for dipping in the soup or just eating on the side… yummmmy
yummy!!
This is definitely easy and tasty. I made it ahead to use for lunches, but my husband kept picking at it the night before because it was so good.
I am so glad to hear that y’all liked it!
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I love this soup. I’ve made it 5 times since I found it a couple of months ago. After the first time I made it I sent out the recipe to all my friends and family. I’ve been craving this for a while and tonight its finally on the stove. Know the recipe by heart, just had to log on to make sure I had the water amount right
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I love this! I got the recipe elsewhere. I use 1 can Chili Beans, Kidney Beans and Black Beans though. Lime juice as well. Triple the recipe and cook it in the crock pot all day! (Add the cooked meat!) It freezes well and easy to heat up!!
Could you use chili beans or canned pintos in place of the kidney beans. I don’t like kidney beans at all. Or what would you suggest in their place?
I use any kind of beans i have, Kidney, Black, Pinto, Chili Beans. Love beans in my Taco Soup, though my is usually thick, so probably would classify as chili.
Amy, I always use pinto beans and black beans. It is delicious that way. I also use a can of cream style corn along with the whole kernel corn, and a can of petite diced tomatoes instead of the tomato sauce. I also make a very easy mexican cornbread to go with it, 2 boxes of Jiffy corn muffin mix, i can of cream style corn, a small can of chopped green chilis and 2 eggs baked for 30 minutes on 425. Totally awesome meal.
I am going to try this. I love your cookbook and have enjoyed all the recipes I’ve tried. You have made such a positive difference in the life of a lot of people, Christy-not just with the wonderful recipes you share, but also with your happy outlook and philosophy on life. Thanks so much!~! And being a Southern girl makes it all even better!!
Christy..dumb question but..I live in Canada so what is Ro-tel??
Thanks
No dumb questions here! It’s just tomatoes already mixed with green chilies. To substitute, just get a 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes and add about two ounces of chopped green chilies. Yum!
Thanks for asking!
Christy~ You are using the same thing as Ro-Tel. It’s a brand name for diced tomatoes and green chilies. We are huge fans of Ro-Tel in southeast Texas.
I have to admit I was a little skeptical at the simplicity of this recipe, but low and behold.. It was fab. It really tasted like tacos. We loved it. Makes great lunch lefovers the next day. Thanks darlin.
Your recipe is so close to what I use. I just told a friend I use whatever beans I have handy. Black/kidney/pintos with jalapenos. I also prefer frozen corn. (Just my taste.) Finish off with Adobe seasoning. That extra umph! Probably the best quick soup EVER!!!!
Oops, can of green chilies.
Simmering on my stove as I type!!! Smells heavenly and of course I had to taste!!! YUMYUM!!! Hats off to you Christy!!
This is delicious..just made it for my Hubby! Thanks so much for all the great recipes Christy..you cook just like my family here in Ky:) nothing beats good Southern food! Im giving your cookbook as Christmas gifts this year:) God Bless!
OMG!!! This was soooo good! My husband even put this soup on his hotdogs!!! Thanks for sharing!!
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We just finished up a batch of this soup and it is a “keeper” recipe. I add black beans also and Rotel tomatoes! Doubled the recipe and shared with a friend who is working long hours. Thanks Christy!!!
We are expecting a nice cool front here in Texas this weekend, and it’s my turn to host our Sunday School group, so this is what we are having. I make this with hominy instead of corn (my New York husband was “Huh? What is that?” the first time I made it!) We like this with tortilla chips so you can crunch them up in your soup, and a little grated cheese and sour cream on top. Yummy!
For leftovers, add enough rice to thicken and serve on flour tortilla’s with shredded lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Stretch those budget dollars!
Hey Christy!! Just wanted to say how much I love your blog & thank you for all of the wonderful recipes!! I’m cooking this soup today for a new years get together. I added a can of red enchilada sauce, 1-can black beans,1-can dark red kidney beans, 1-can chili beans, 1-can rotel, 1-can tomatoes with onions & garlic, 1tbs cumin, the meat with onion, & 2 cups of frozen corn. Not sure its much different but tastes great!! Happy New Year
This was absolutely delicious! For the leftovers, I did as suggested by Momma and added rice, wrapped in flour tortillas. We all loved those, as well!! Thanks Christy for a delicious recipe!