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tex mex soup

(3 ratings)
WhiteWolf68 avatar
Recipe by
Tami Conklin
@WhiteWolf68
Canandaigua, NY

A Family Favorite - Tastes Like A Good Taco Soup and Great Chili Met in the Middle. Packed with So Many Flavors You Won't Know Which Flavor You Like Best.

(3 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min

Ingredients For tex mex soup

  • 2 lb
    ground beef
  • 6 - 8 slice
    bacon cut into 1 1/2
  • 1 lg
    onion chopped
  • 1
    red bell pepper chopped
  • 1
    orange bell pepper chopped
  • 1
    yellow bell pepper chopped
  • 1
    green bell pepper chopped
  • 3
    green onions sliced including tops
  • 3 lg
    cloves of garlic chopped
  • 2 c
    frozen yellow corn
  • 1 can
    (6oz.) tomato paste
  • 1 can
    (10oz.) rotel tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can
    (28oz.) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can
    (27oz.) chili beans with sauce (pinto)
  • 1 can
    (15oz.) cannellini beans (drained)
  • 1 can
    (15oz.) black beans (drained)
  • 1
    16oz. bag of frozen veggie soup mix with tomatoes
  • 2
    the veggie mix has: (carrots, potatoes, okra, green beans, lima beans, onions and celery)
  • 48oz. containers of beef broth (but you will only need 1 1/2 of them)
  • juice of 1 small lemon
  • SPICES:
  • 1 Tbsp
    cumin
  • 1 Tbsp
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    dried oregano
  • sea salt and pepper to taste

How To Make tex mex soup

  • 1
    Brown Ground Beef in Large Soup Pot Until Pink is Gone, Then Remove From Pot and Set Aside. Next, Cut Bacon Into 1 1/2" Pieces, Put Into Same Soup Pot and Cook Until Done, Then Remove Bacon and Add to Beef on the Side. Leaving Half of the Bacon Fat in the Pot.
  • 2
    Add Chopped Onions, Chopped Peppers and Chopped Garlic to Bacon Fat in the Pot and Cook Until Almost Transparent. Then Add 2 Cups of Frozen Corn and Cook for 3-5 Minutes on Medium High.
  • 3
    Now Add the Rotel Tomatoes, The Diced Tomatoes, The Bag of Frozen Veggie Soup Mix and All of The Spices - Then Continue Cooking for 10 Miniutes On Med. - Medium High
  • 4
    Now Add the Ground Beef, The Bacon, All of the Beans, Tomato Paste and the 1 1/2 Containers of the Beef Broth and The Juice of 1 Small Lemon Stir to Combine All of the Ingredients and Cook for Another 10 Minutes On Medium High Until Done.
  • 5
    Serve with A Tablespoon of Sour Cream in the Middle of Your Bowl, Fresh Corn Tortillas Warmed or Your Favorite Doritos
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