Taco Soup

[LittlePunky]

I thought I would share what I'm making in the crock pot right now - it's super heatlhy, very filling and totally delicious!!

1 lb of ground turkey (browned)

2 cans of corn

1 can red beans

1 can white beans

1 can black beans

1 can diced tomatoes

2 cans diced green chilies

1 packet ranch dressing mix

1 packet of mild taco seasoning

1 packet of hot taco seasoning

Dump all ingredients in the slow cooker (do not drain any of the cans) and cook on low for 8 hours

Garnish as desired with 2% Mexican blend cheese, Light sour cream, baked tortilla chips

[whassell]

Sounds delicious.  Thanks for sharing!

[KatieB]

Often I like to rinse my beans before cooking them.... 

Is this a thick soup when done?

[LittlePunky]

For this I just dump the whole can in.. the liquid in the soup comes from the contents of the cans.  If you like to rinse first, you'd need to add water to the soup instead.  As is, it comes out pretty thick... more like a stew.  You can add more water if you'd like it more "soupy".

[KatieB]

I tried the taco soup this past Saturday. It was delicious!! More of a chili instead of a soup. 

I did modify the recipe though... when I went to go make the soup I realized that I didn't have the ranch packet. It must of gotten lost in the basket or fell out of my bag and never made it home. I ended up using a "salad blends" herb mix with parsley, onion, dill and garlic.

Thanks for the recipe it was a hit!!

[RLE]

It sounds great ! Any idea of the calories?

[LittlePunky]

Awesome!  Glad you liked it... I can't take credit for it, but had to share.. it's a staple in our house and great fr a quick lunch or a filling dinner. 

[LittlePunky]

No idea on the calories unfortunately... anyone want to have a go at it?  I figure a cup should be about one serving, but I have never measured to see how many cups the entire batch yields.  

[KatieB]

I used this as my calorie guide: http://www.skinnytaste.com/2011/02/turkey-chili-taco-soup.html

[KatieB]

I also found this recipe online with nutritionals: http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Taco-Soup-Recipezaar_63?columns=5&position=9%2F46