Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Taco Soup


I don't want to gross you out and I'm not giving gory details, but let's just say I was in my kitchen, happily slicing potatoes with a mandolin. . . yes, you know where this is going. I sliced a little more than potato, namely my thumb. 

I knew I was going to need super simple recipes for a few days, recipes which did not involve slicing or chopping vegetables. While I really don't feel like I have cooked if I don't dice something, necessity prevails.  I saw a recipe for Taco Soup on one of the many blogs I follow, and decided to try it. 

I used a packet of taco seasoning, unheard of for me.  I even bought a package of shredded cheese, which I never use because the cheese doesn't taste as good as freshly grated.  But I did what I had to do. I didn't follow Claudia's (love the name) recipe exactly, but then I never do.  I did use a jar of my home canned summer tomatoes so  I did have at least some of my tender loving care in the soup. 

I was surprised by how tasty this was and how much I enjoyed it!

Taco Soup
1 pound ground sirloin
1 package taco seasoning
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 quart tomatoes with their juices
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 cup water (rinse out the tomato sauce can)

In a soup pot, brown the ground sirloin. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Garnish with cheddar cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeno peppers and serve with tortilla chips.

5 comments:

  1. Well all I can say is this looks fantastic! You did a marvelous job!

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  2. this is my kind of soup:) i love it, thanks for sharing it.

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  3. I hope you heal up quick. I hate when I do stuff like that.

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  4. Ouch, I did that once while cooking in an Assisted Living Facility, shredding lettuce for a sandwich bar, OMG, surprise those electric slicers are quick! All four pads on one hand. After that I moved on to Administration (just kidding, it took a lot more years!). Your soup not only sounds great, but it is a simple (that is a compliment) version of this recipe that usually contains lots of cans and bottles, thanks so much.

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  5. Ouch! Sorry about your thumb! I'm back after what seems like weeks and weeks & just catching up with what's up in the blogosphere.
    That said, I love Taco soup & this recipe sounds really simple. I'll be sure to try this one soon!

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