Taco Soup
This soup is all kinds of hearty. Its full of veggies (corn, tomatoes, zucchini, radishes, and onions), it has a bit of a kick, but not so much that it will make you sweat (but if you want it to, add another serrano or two, and keep the ribs and seeds), and you get to top it with cheese, corn chips, yogurt, salsa, and cilantro.
We liked it so much. We also thought it was good enough to bring to some friends who just had the most adorable baby girl. They agreed (even one of them who claims to dislike vegetables liked it)
Ingredients
| Ground beef | 1/2 Pound | |
| Olive oil | 1/2 Tablespoon | |
| Onion | 1 , chopped | |
| Zucchini/Summer squash | 1 1/2 Cup (24 tbs) , chopped | |
| Radish | 3 Small , chopped | |
| Serrano chili pepper | 1 , ribs and seeds removed, diced | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
| Chili powder | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Cumin | 1/4 Teaspoon | |
| All spice | 1 Pinch | |
| Ginger | 1 Pinch | |
| Corn | 1 Cup (16 tbs) (((frozen or fresh))) | |
| Garlic | 2 Clove (10 gm) , diced | |
| Balsamic vinegar | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Tomato paste | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Tomatoes | 2 , chopped | |
| Red wine vinegar | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Lemon juice | 2 Tablespoon , divided | |
| Stock | 7 Cup (112 tbs) ((((vegetable, chicken, beef) or water))) | |
| Salsa | To Taste (((for topping))) | |
| Corn chips | To Taste (((for topping))) | |
| Greek yogurt/Sour cream | To Taste (((for topping))) | |
| Cheddar cheese | To Taste , grated (((for topping))) | |
| Fresh cilantro | To Taste , chopped (((for topping))) |
Directions
MAKING
1. Place beef in a soup pot. Cook over medium heat until it's partially cooked. Add olive oil
and next 10 ingredients (thru ginger). Cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, or
until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.
2. Add corn and garlic, cook 1 minute.
3. Add tomato paste, tomatoes, vinegar, and 1 T lemon juice; cook 1-2 minutes.
4. Add stock and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, or
until veggies are tender.Add remaining lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
SERVING
5. Serve topped with cheese, yogurt, salsa, chips, and cilantro.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 419Calories from Fat 199
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22 g33.8%
Saturated Fat 6 g30%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 823 mg34.29%
Total Carbohydrates 34 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber 4 g16%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 24 g48%
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
