Mom's Taco Soup

Name: Mom's Taco Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 13 oz bowls, 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, with liquid; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn, with liquid; 1 (6 ounce) can ripe olives, drained and sliced (optional); 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 -2 tablespoon california chili powder; 1 -2 teaspoon cumin; 1 beef bouillon cube; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Submitted by laurenpie

"This recipe is so much better the newer ones that use spice or dressing mixes!! Definitely use good quality, mild California chili powder. OPTIONAL: Serve with sliced avocados. Family Note: This is Mom-mom's recipe, except I increased the spices and added olives and cilantro."

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photo by puppitypup

Ready In:: 35mins
Ingredients:: 13
Yields:: 6 13 oz bowls
Serves:: 6

ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
¹⁄₂ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, with liquid
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, with liquid
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn, with liquid
1 (6 ounce) can ripe olives, drained and sliced (optional)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 -2 tablespoon california chili powder
1 -2 teaspoon cumin
1 beef bouillon cube
¹⁄₄ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

directions

Brown beef, onion and garlic in large saucepan with salt. Drain off grease. Add remaining ingredients except cilantro. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
Serve into bowls, then garnish with fresh cilantro (and optional avocado slices).

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Reviews

Hubby loves this soup, although I have to use whole canned tomatoes instead of diced since he won't eat a cooked tomato he can actually see. I use the smaller amounts on the spices and garnish with sour cream.

puppitypup
Great! My mom used to make taco soup, too -- this brought back memories. I've been on a soup diet, and this hit the spot quite nicely for a change (except I cheated a bit and served it with Doritos!). Thanks, laurenpie! Made for PAC Spring 2011.

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