Taco Soup
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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
16 ounces extra lean ground beef 1 small yellow onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)1 recipe Taco Seasoning1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added tomato sauce1 (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes with green chilies1 (14.5 ounce) dark kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen or canned corn kernels1/2 cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed, mashed
Directions
Brown the ground beef and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat. Blot any excess grease with a paper towel, then add the taco seasoning. Cook for one minute, then add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and one cup water.

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the corn and mashed garbanzo beans, and simmer five more minutes.

Serve immediately. Makes six (1 cup) servings.
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 290.7
  • Total Fat: 13.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 52.2 mg
  • Sodium: 311.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Protein: 20.6 g

Member Reviews
  • NWHIKER
     taco seasoning used 3 T chili pepper, 1 t red pepper flakes, 1 tsp cumin - 8/4/09
  • PGOLDEN028
     I made mine with ground turkey. Very delicious! My whole family enjoyed it. I will certainly make this recipe again. Thank you Chef Meg. - 10/8/09
  • ALLISONEDERLAND
     I haven't made this just yet, but did want to point out something. In the video, Chef Meg adds the juice of 1/2 a fresh lime, just before serving. I did not see that listed here. This looks so yummy. I hope I have everything so I can make it tonight. - 8/11/09

    Reply from CHEF_MEG (9/1/09)
    Good catch! We added that to the notes section. It's really optional, but it does boost the flavor.

  • PAIGE1023
     I made this recipe without any alterations. It is more of a Taco Stew, but it's delicious. We had it with "Elaine's Healthy Cornbread" and it was a hit with my family. My husband had 3 servings. Can't wait to make it again. - 9/24/09
  • NAN_LT
     I'm going to save this and give it a try. Instead of a taco seasoning mix, my holy trinity of spices for Mexican dishes is cumin, turmeric, and a pinch of ground red chilli. - 12/29/09
  • TIPPIMITCHELL
     I would make this but substitute Morningstar Crumbles for the ground beef. Also, when I do use ground beef, instead of merely "blotting," I drain all the fat and then rinse the cooked meat while it's in a colander. Meg should advocate that. - 8/7/09
  • MDTWEETY
     Wow, some reviewers are so hostile. It's just a recipe, people! If you have a question about the recipe, you can ask nicely. No need to be rude. Also, why rate a recipe as "bad" if you did not make it? Geesh. - 10/12/10
  • LORISAM422
     i loved this. i couldn't believe after i cleaned the pot there was absolutely no greasy residue. it had so little fat, but so much flavor. i was really skeptical of using the mashed garbanzo beans but youu couldn't even taste them at all. i am looking forward to the next chef meg recipe. - 8/15/09
  • BHAWKINS00
     I was glad to see this version without the high sodium mixes. I used no added sodium rotel for the tomatoes. - 10/2/09
  • SUNNYINCALIF
     Video adds 3 cloves garlic in with taco seasoning.
    Sounds delish! Would make a great Sunday lunch if made ahead of time. I'd add cilantro leaves to soup towards end of cooking time... about the time you add lime juice. Then top with avocado slices instead of cheese for a healthier fat. - 10/22/09
  • WJWHITNEY
     Here is where you will find Chef Meg's Taco Seasoning Blend: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-deta
    il.asp?recipe=700196 - 5/20/10
  • JRCR1999
     It was more like a chili, but still very good! I like that it hides some beans since my kids usually pick them out. Thanks! - 10/8/09
  • CD5849792
     Every one of my kids loved this soup, and so did I! That earns it 5 stars. I used a 19 oz can of (original) diced tomatoes. The ones with chilies are not available here. I also used the packaged taco seasoning, the 40% reduced salt version. I didn't drain the kidney beans. - 1/10/10
  • BRIT83
     More like a taco stew-but still awesome nonetheless! Lots of flavor and excellent when you dip in tortilla chips! - 9/12/09
  • XSTITCH2832
     Where's the recipe for the taco seasoning. The ingredients list tomato sauce, the directions say tomato paste -- which is it. Does no one proofread?
    - 1/4/10
  • BMAUDE
     Excellant recipe tast great. Will make it again. Will try and add the lime juice next. - 10/3/09
  • DAISYLADY
     Sodium is still way too high in this dish - 9/21/09
  • QUEENTAMMY
     I would like to know What the original recipe was and what the difference in nutritional values is with the make over. - 8/4/09
  • MINAP1016
     This recipe calls for tomato sauce but it says add tomato paste, which is correct? - 1/11/10
  • HOUSEWORKHATER
     I made this last night and it was so tasty! I didn't have the green chiles, and I used a can of enchilada sauce instead of the tomato sauce. I also used black beans instead of kidney. I used Emeril's Southwest seasoning and put some cilantro in while it cooked. SO tasty! Comfort food! - 5/20/10
  • BIZCHICKIE
     This is a thicker soup, more like a chili. But it was delicious. I used low sodium taco seasoning and regular chili beans instead of kidney beans. The kids even liked it.
    - 1/13/10
  • MADDERMAUS
     Liked this recipe a lot. The Video and printed recipe are a little different, I followed the video. I'll keep this one in my recipe box. Thanks!! - 11/5/09
  • JIMBOUCHIE
     I used a taco seasionong mix Old Elpaso original. We really liked it. I'm going to try Chef Megs taco seasoning next time. I also add a little water to thin the soup down a bit. Incredible flavor. We both love this one. - 10/31/09
  • GNUATTITUDE
     Mrs. Dash has a number sodium-free spice blends that would be useful for those (like myself) who need to keep sodium down. - 9/12/10
  • MARY464
     Looks tasty and I plan to try it: but the recipe is sloppily put together -- it references the taco seasoning that isn't given here (but a reviewer supplied it) and it includes 14 oz tomato sauce but then says to add the tomato paste ?? someone mentioned it might/mightnot have lime? - 1/5/10



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