A Recipe on How To Make Terrific Taco Soup
By vocalcoach
Introduction to Taco Soup
Taco soup is both a delicious and satisfying meal. And you can add or delete ingredients to suit your taste. I've been making this recipe for years and have had nothing but positive comments. Although this particular recipe calls for meat, if you're a vegetarian (like me), simply leave out the meat and use soy products instead. Or just make the soup without any meat or soy. It will still be a mouth-watering meal.
There are endless variations for taco soup. It's fun to experiment and get creative with this filling and very tasty treat. Once you have all your ingredients together, it takes no time at all to prepare.
vocalcoach shares her Tennessee Taco Soup recipe
Tennessee Taco Soup - Serves 16
- 2 lbs. ground beef or turkey
- 2 small onions, chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 packages mild or original taco seasoning mix
- 2 cans Rotel Tomatoes (keep mild for this)
- 2 16 oz. cans tomatoe sauce
- 8 cups water (I use filtered)
- 2 cans whole kernel corn, drained
- 2 cans dark red kidney beans, drained
- 2 cans black beans
- 2 7 oz. chopped green chilies (mild or hot - but I'd go mild if I were you)
Brown the meat with onions and garlic in about 2 tbls. of oil. (I use olive oil, but any will do) Drain well. Add other ingredients in order given.
Simmer on low for 30 minutes or longer. Serve with shredded cheese, tortillas, tortilla chips or fritos.
This is one of my favorite dishes for parties and family gatherings. Guests can dish up the soup into a festive bowl and add the cheese and chips as desired. Always a big hit!
Soup has been around for thousands of years. Its hard to imagine that our very early ancestors were robbed of the pleasure of eating certain plants just because boiling water was unheard of. They also were unable to eat the bones of animals or benefit from the nutritional value of these bones.
Soup can be comforting and soul warming. There's just nothing like a nice hot cup of soup on a cold wintery day. And when we catch a "bug" of some kind, home-made chicken soup tastes good when nothing else does.
Rules for serving soup
Soup just can't be served without the following rules:
- Must be served hot ( or to individuals preference )
- A napkin is a must ( or in my case, a bib )
- Salt and pepper available ( but don't think you need it with taco soup )
- Ice water, upon request
- Serve with a big smile
- And serve with love
Famous Soup Quotes
Soup is a lot like a family. Each ingredient enhances the others; each batch has its own characteristics; and it needs time to simmer to reach full flavor .
Marge Kennedy
What does good in bed mean to me? When I'm sick and I stay home from school propped up with lots of pillows watching TV and my mom brings me soup - that's good in bed .
Brooke Shields
Whats a soup kitchen ? - Paris Hilton
When I was having that alphabet soup, I never thought it would pay off . - Vanna White
“Cold soup is a very tricky thing and it is the rare hostess who can carry it off. More often than not the dinner guest is left with the impression that had he only come a little earlier he could have gotten it while it was still hot.”
Fran Lebowitz, journalist
“Good soup is one of the prime ingredients of good living. For soup can do more to lift the spirits and stimulate the appetite than any other one dish.”
Louis P. De Gouy, ‘The Soup Book’ (1949)
“Soup is the song of the hearth... and the home.”
Louis P. De Gouy, ‘The Soup Book’ (1949)
As much as I love these quotes, the one that will forever remain with me is:
(Set to music)
Mmmmm good
Mmmmm good
That's what campbells soup is
Mmmmmmm...good.
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Comments
This looks delicious and easy. It's perfect weather for such a yummy soup and I can't wait to make it. Thanks for sharing! :)
Taco Soup! Mexican food is something that I grew to love when I was in the US for exchange. It is something I always miss eating as it is uncommon to find Mexican food where I am. This hub has just stirred an intense longing for anything mexican! I think I should try your recipe when I clear this wave of deadlines at school. It's funny cause your recipe is for 16 people! Love this hub! So glad you wrote it, cause it brings back sweet memories for me. =)
Yum! Sounds perfect for a fall camping trip.
I'm bookmarking this. Sounds great. Thanks!
Winter is on its way... and this soup sounds awesome! Looks easy too. Thanks for sharing! I'm going to try it :)
Not just another recipe, this gives me a sense of responsibility to respect the gift of cooking and eating.
This sounds and looks so good that I know I will be making it on the first really cold, damp day. I can think of various ways to make it different for each presentation. There are big cornbread lovers in my family (I'm one) so some nice warm cornbread would be great. A little sour cream right in the middle on top ...oh, the possibilities. Thank you for this one. I know it will become a new family favorite.
I can actually taste this soup and I want more!
nenytridiana - If you serve this soup wearing a "sexy" little dress, I doubt that your husband will ever even taste it! :):)
Oh yeah I'm bookmarking this one for sure. I think it will be super yummy on a cold winter's evening. Thanks for sharing this, Audrey!
Cloverleaf.
Voted up.
This looks and sounds delicious. I will make it with texturized vegetable protein. And I just loved the soup quotes you included. What a great idea. The next cold snap that hits us will be a reason to make this filling and warming soup.
This sounds yummy - I may try this for my Husbands soup flask on those cold winter days. Voted up!
Dave - Thanks for bookmarking my recipe. Gives me my smile for the day!
This is real similar to a recipe that I have made that I know in total uses 8 cans of food in total. I have to say though, that your recipe looks much better with the meat, onion and garlic, as well. I am going to bookmark this. Voted up and useful.
I love taco salad and I may try your taco soup sometime. Sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipe.
Yum! I love soup and tacos! Perfect combo! Thank you :)
Cloverleaf - This recipe is one of my favorites because it's so versatile. Oh, and it freezes well too. Thank you so much.
I've never tried making taco soup before but your recipe sounds delicious and filling! I'll be making the soup sometime in the near future.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe, it sounds so delicous and full of goodness, can't wait to try it on a cold winters day!
Best wishes MM
Alicia - Glad that you will be trying this recipe. And you can always freeze the leftovers for another time. Thanks for visiting.
SuzieQ - I love most mexican food, but limit myself as I like to keep an eye on the calories. :) That's one reason I like this soup - I can make it almost calorie free...without the chips or tortillas.
Jamie - I'm sure you will like this soup. It warms the bones and the heart when it's cold outside. Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like a good soup for a cool Autumn evening Vocalcoach...and Almost Calorie Free...I will try it too!
Dear b. Malin - I think you will enjoy this soup. It can be spiced up or spiced down. It even tasts better the day after. Let me know how you like it. Thanks, my friend.
vocalcoach~
My children and I absolutely love tacos! Your recipe and terrific manner and style here is greatly noted--I cannot wait to try this dish--saved to my recipe folder!!! Thanks heaps for sharing!!! I think I too will sport a bib for this one, lol!!
Wow you know I have some left over chili and I think a very few added ingredients tomorrow is going to give me taco soup! I even have taco chips and shredded cheese. This is fantastic, thank you!
Well, Pollyannalana, you are ready to start cooking. That is fantastic. Am I invited for dinner? Thanks so much for the comments.
vocalcoach~
Yum, this made me hungry. This sounds like an easy recipe and would be great for parties. Thank you for the write up. Voted up! :O
I love taco soup and your recipes is the best. It sound delicious. I am glad to share this with my mom. I believe that she'll love this recipe. Rated up and useful!
Prasetio
Dear Pras - I am glad you like this taco soup recipe. It is both delicious and easy to make. I hope your Mom likes this soup and you both enjoy it. Thank you, Pras!
This looks terrific. I love taco soup. My wife is a vegetarian. Do you have a recommendation on what to add instead of ground beef or turkey?
KaraokeGuy - I am also a vegetarian. I simply leave out the meat. I sometimes add couscous or even chopped eggplant instead of meat. Thanks.
couscous sounds like a great idea! how much would you use in that recipe?
I add about 1 cup. Sometimes I make the Couscous separate and serve it in a bowl to be added, along with the cheese, etc.
Dear Moviemaster - This recipe really helps to warm up the body on a cold day. And here in Nashville, it is beginning to turn cold. As always, it is a joy to see you. Have a very good week!
ktrapp - Hi. There are probably a variety of recipies for taco soup. They are all appealing to me :) So glad you stopped by and commented. Happy eating, my friend. :)
Sunshine625 - So nice to see you. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Will see you soon!
mathair - I am certain he will thank you. And don't forget to have a nice bowl of this for yourself. :)
Oh, no! Why did I just read this? My planned lunch, Tuna fish, doesn't sound so appetizing anymore.
This is a recipe I'll definitely be trying within the next couple of weeks. It sounds perfect for a winter evening. Actually, it sounds perfect right about now...tuna?
Looks delicious. I am always making soup at this time of year and will try your recipe for Taco Soup soon. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Taco soup is one of my favorite soups.. this looks Delicious. thank you for sharing..I voted up..up. up..
Currently, am learning how to cook. The next time I finally master the kitchen super basics, this would be the FIRST recipe that am going to try. Thanks vocalcoach! :)
thank you, vocal coach!
Heather Says - Glad that you like my taco soup recipe. I make it twice a month and each time I increase the recipe. Then I freeze part of it. So easy to go from freezer to stove top and heat up for a quick dinner. Thanks!
nenytridiana 7 months ago
That was really terrific. I will try it at home. Good work my coach. maybe I will make a little modification, "serve with a sexy dress" for my husband.