I have to admit that when I first read the recipe for this, along with the title, I literally laughed out loud. All by myself in my kitchen. {Because I'm cool like that.} How stinking clever is this? You add 8 different cans of stuff together and you get one
insanely delicious soup. That's genius! I definitely can't take credit for it though. My sister-in-law, Jodi, was the person who gave me this recipe and it has quickly become a favorite for both Zachary and I!
I have a different recipe for taco soup that I've loved making for a while now, but it is seriously
nothing compared to this. And my old recipe is twice as much work too! Weird. At less than 300 calories per cup, this stuff is awesome. You wouldn't think a cup would be very much, but I can barely finish it. It's so good! {Be sure to check out another awesome 8 Can Taco Soup recipe from
Big Red Clifford!}
Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 (15.25 oz.) can sweet corn, drained
- 1 (12.5 oz.) can white chicken breast, drained
- 1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (10 oz.) can green enchilada sauce
- 1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients together in a large pot.
- Heat until warm, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with tortilla chips.
I have a feeling I'm going to be making this soup a lot when the winter months roll in. Not only does it warm my body, but it warms my soul! ;) Enjoy.
-Sarah
Love the flavors and love how super easy this is!
ReplyDeleteI've been making virtually the same recipe for years, just with a ranch dressing packet instead of taco seasoning, and love it! It's so easy, I seriously think we ate it every week while my kids were newborns.
ReplyDeleteYUM YUM YUM!!! I'm gonna have to try this!!
ReplyDelete~Jen @ Yummy-Healthy-Easy
This is genius! Easy to remember and no work at all. My kind of cooking :)
ReplyDeleteI must try this! Sounds so simple and delicious. Have you ever made it in a crockpot before? Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteJulie from Stlavonlady – Scatterbrained In St. Louis
I just made this in the crock pot and it turned out great! I put it on low and checked on it after about 3 hours and it was perfect for me. The beans were REALLY tender. If you like them a little more firm, decrease the time. It was great.
DeleteWe had this last night for dinner and it's a new family favorite. Fast, tasty, cheap and leftovers enough for lunch. Can't ask for much more than that.
DeleteDave LeBlanc
www.skinnydaveproject.com
I have been making this for years as well. So tasty! I have played around with modifacations such as I add low-fat refried beans and often dump half or a whole jar of salsa in for more flavor. Then serve with sprinkled mexican cheese on top and sour cream with tortilla chips on the side to dip/scoop or crunch in :)
DeleteIt looks so easy and delicious! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday! Please come back and vote on Sunday!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really yummy!!!!! However, my kids are allergic to dairy so we couldn't use the cream of chicken soup... Do you think it would taste okay without it, or, do you know of any substitutions that don't contain dairy? Thanks!!! I'd love to try it!
ReplyDeleteHey Emily! I'm sure it would taste fine without it, it probably just won't be as creamy. Here is a website that gives you a dairy-free recipe for cream of chicken soup: http://cassidys.hubpages.com/hub/Condensed-Cream-of-Chicken-Soup-Substitute. OR {this might sound weird} I would try adding a little flour. I've never done it with this recipe before, but I know that in other soups, flour does a good job at thickening it up for me. Let me know how it turns out for ya!!
DeleteEmily- When I make it I use a can of refried beans instead of the c-o-c soup (gluten/dairy issues in this family)it gives it the same consistency and it's just as delicious!
DeleteEmily- I have made this a ton of times & never used c-o-c soup. I do use a can of refried beans and it gives the same consistency & is just as tasty!
DeleteCornstarch works as a thickening agent as well. It actually thickens better than flour. Plus it doesn't leave a flour taste.
DeleteCornstarch works as a thickening agent as well. Also it doesn't have a taste. With flour, if it isn't cooked will leave a bland taste.
DeleteYou could tear up corn tortilla's into it to thicken it up also...that is how I thicken up my enchilada soup!
DeleteYou could use torn up corn tortillas... I use them to thicken up my enchilada soup!
DeleteYou could tear up corn tortilla's into it to thicken it up also...that is how I thicken up my enchilada soup!
Deletebrilliant!!!!!!!!!!! loved it... tortilla idea is a good idea too...thanks
Deletebrilliant... loved it the tortilla's a great idea too !!! thanks...
DeleteFound you on Life with the Hawleys link up party! This sounds sooooo good. I have been looking for some easy soups to make this fall/winter! THANKS! Check out my blog too! http://designerinteal.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI am always drawn to your recipe. This looks really good. It is starting to cool off in Colorado, so now I can start making soup.
Debi @ Adorned from Above
Your Mexican food related post just earned you a new follower! We make it like, 3 times a week in this house!
ReplyDeleteIngredients that don't need to be kept cool make this a great camping recipe too!
ReplyDeleteI pinned this...sounds delish - thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis may be a silly question, but are you supposed to drain and or rinse the beans? What about the corn? I bought everything to make this tonight! Hope it turns out right!
ReplyDeleteThis may be a silly question, but are you supposed to drain and/or rinse the beans? What about the corn? I bought all the ingredients to make this tonight! Hope it turns out alright! Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this question Caitlin! I meant to put this in my recipe because I had the same question, but yes. Drain and rinse the beans and also drain the corn. I'll go edit my recipe in just a little bit! Thanks again for bringing this up. :)
DeleteThat is easy!! Lots of leftovers! Thanks for sharing at Foodtastic Friday!
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm visiting via the Etcetorize link up.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so delicious, and I love that it's so easy to make!
Rhiannon at Being Mom{me}
I can't wait to make this! You had me at can. I love easy, yummy recipes I can whip up. I'll need to warm up my wrist to open up all the cans! Thanks for the great share, I just pinned it! Btw - I saw your share at Brassy Apple's Link Party...Cheers!
ReplyDeleteYum! This is going on next week's menu! I LOVE easy meals and this one doesn't look like it could be any easier!
ReplyDeleteWhat would be your suggestions to convert this to vegetarian?
ReplyDeleteI would say, skip the chicken, use cream of mushroom (if you are not vegan), and either veggie broth or just plain water if it's needed....
DeleteHow easy is that?! The ingredients are being added to our grocery shopping list!! Thank you! -Marci
ReplyDeleteYUM! And so simple too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
This looks ridiculously easy and delicious. Will try it once the weather starts to cool. :)
ReplyDeletePinned it- love for you to link this up to Wonderful Food Wednesday tomorrow at http://www.athometake2.com. I'm just starting to Meal Plan and this is going on my list! Yum. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteJessica @ At Home Take 2
http://www.athometake2.com
my favorite meal!!with smashed up tortilla chips!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at the Weekend Wonders link party! Hope to see you back on Thursday Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I am looking for warm tasty fall recipies since it is cool out today!
ReplyDeleteI make this same soup, but also add a package of ranch dressing. I keep shredded beef and shredded chicken in the freezer. You could also add meatballs.
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of green enchilada sauce did you use?
ReplyDeletehow long to you cook for?
ReplyDeletehour simmering?
Hey Amelia, I just heated it until it was warm. Everything is already cooked, so all you're doing it making it warm enough to eat! :)
DeleteSuch a FUN soup :)
ReplyDeleteAdded this to this week's list of features on Motivated Monday at BeColorful and I will be adding it to my recipe box as well. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletepr
I make this using ground beef. you can also kick it up a notch by using rotel tomatoes instead of just plain tomatoes.
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious! I'm ready for some fall recipes! Great post!
ReplyDeleteQuick and Easy...my type of dinner. :) Thanks so much for linking up at DIY Thrifty Thursday....You've been featured! Stop by this week and grab an "I was featured" button. Hope to see you again!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
www.thrifty101.blogspot.com
This sounds amazing. I will have to tweak it bc I don't have a few items. But I'm sure it will still be great
ReplyDeleteIn the UK I can't buy green enchilada sauce. Any ideas what I can use as a substitute?
ReplyDeleteI would just leave the sauce out. I've done it without before and it still tasted awesome!
DeleteThis makes a lot of soup. Could some of it be frozen after the ingredients are combined, before it has been heated?
ReplyDeleteYes, it could definitely be frozen. I hope you like it!
DeleteAny substitutions for the green enchilada sauce??
ReplyDeleteHonestly, if you don't like the enchilada sauce, I would just leave it out. I've done it without it before because I forgot to buy the sauce and it still tasted fabulous!! :)
DeleteI substituted a couple things and it turned out great! Vegetable broth in place of chicken broth, cream of onion soup instead of cream of chicken, and then added cooked salad shrimp. It was delicious!
ReplyDeleteSorry if I missed this in the comments, but how many servings does this make?
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight and it was a keeper for sure! Thinking it may be even better left over. Also doing weight watchers and it came out to only 5 pts plus for a cup which is awesome for a whole meal!
ReplyDeleteThis is a keeper for sure! I think it may taste even better left over. Also doing weight watchers and it is only 5 pts + which is awesome for a whole meal!
ReplyDeleteFound this on Pinterest and made it tonight and it was so delicious and easy! Yummy! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteNot a fan of black beans could kidney beans be substituted?
ReplyDeleteDoes the enchilada sauce make it spicy/hot?
ReplyDeleteDoes the enchilada sauce make it spicy/hot?
ReplyDeleteHow many servings does this recipe yield?
ReplyDeleteHow many servings does this recipe yield?
ReplyDeletei just made this soup, IT IS RIDICULOUS!!! I made my own taco seasoning and added a spoonful of my hot pepper relish, topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and a slice of avacado! OMG so good and very filling!
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ReplyDeleteSo yummy!!
ReplyDeleteI'm making this tonight, it looks REALLY good!!
ReplyDeleteSo easy and inexpensive. I forgot the taco seasoning mix at the grocery store so just added some papkria and cayenne, but first I sauteed chopped onion and minced garlic then added a can of refried beans, black beans, corn and petite tomatoes. Then used equal parts chicken stock and chicken broth-did not use the cream of chicken, then added the can of chicken breast. I let it simmer on the stove for a good three hours. Served with sour cream, shredded cheese, chopped peppers, and corn bread muffins. Will def. make again. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with this recipe...I found it on Pinterest and I've made it about 5 times in the past month because it is so delicious! I'm personally not a huge fan of canned chicken so I just cut up one large raw chicken breast into bite-size pieces and cook it in the pot with some non-stick spray before I add the rest of the ingredients. It makes a really big pot of soup (somewhere around 2.5 quarts - or 10 cups - if the measurement in my pot is accurate).
ReplyDeletelove this recipe!!! Have to adapt it a little but sounds great! New follower by email and gfc. I would love it if you would peek at my blog one time :-) http://milkymoles.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteRose xxx
I made this last night and it was a total hit! My picky family not only loved it but asked for 2nds and 3rds!
ReplyDeleteMade this tonight, really easy and really good!
ReplyDeleteFound this on Pinterest! We're having this tonight. I threw it all in the crock pot and have it on "warm". A couple of hours before dinner, I'll turn it to "high" to heat through. I tasted it cold and it was delish, so I can only imagine how good it will be served hot with sour cream and cheese. I'm also making corn bread to go with it. Minus the corn bread, the entire meal cost me about $8... not bad to feed a family of four. Thanks for a great, easy meal that is delicious!!
ReplyDeleteA similar recipe from WW years ago was only 1 point for 1 cup. I realize they changed to a *new* point system so not sure what it would be now. We used a total of 3 cans of beans (kidney, white, pinto, black or whatever you like);1 can of whole kernel corn; 1 large can of diced tomatoes (28 oz); taco seasoning pack and a ranch drsg seasoning pack. That's it. No soup, no chicken, no broth. Keeps the calories down but those additions sound so good, I might have to change up my tried and true WW recipe. Thanks for the recipe. BTW we never rinsed, just dumped everything in. Since I have developed high blood pressure, I use the organic, no salt beans and corn.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't able to find green enchilada sauce at my local grocery store, however I used the red kind and it was still amazing! Thanks for this awesome recipe!
ReplyDeleteCame across this on Pintrest today. . .figured, what the heck and made this tonight for my husband. . . it was DELICIOUS!!!!! Thank you for the awesome recipe! :)
ReplyDelete*jumpin on the bandwagon* S looked at me and said, "That's all we're having?" He was full... hehe
ReplyDeletehttp://akitchenhoor.blogspot.com/2012/12/8-can-taco-soup.html
Just made this tonight, and it's soooo yummy! I added a little reduced-fat cheddar cheese on top right before serving, but gonna do sour cream next time too! Thanks so much for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteMy hubs made this tonight. It was WONDERFUL! (And apparently pretty easy!) We will def be making this again, and again, and again! Thank you for sharing this!
ReplyDelete~alli
wE SOMETIMES USE GROUND TURKEY IN OURS AND INSTEAD OF ENCHILADA SAUCE WE USE A JAR OF OUR FAV SALSA. mY BROTHERS LIKE USING A SLOTTED SPOON AND GETTING SOME OUT TO FASHION A BURRITO TOO..LOVE THIS
ReplyDeleteLove it! I added an 8 oz pack of cream cheese and really loved how creamy it ended up! It's delicious!
ReplyDeleteLoved it! I added 8 oz of cream cheese and it turned out very creamy and yummy!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, I just found this on Pinterest and made it tonight, exactly like the recipe and it was AMAZING!!! Even my son said he liked it, which I made him repeat three times because I just couldn't believe it. The entire family loved it, even my husband, so it's definitely a "keeper" recipe!!! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJust made this tonight with some improvisations.
ReplyDeleteDid not add the cream of chicken or chicken breast
Did add: diced green peppers, sweet peppers, hot green chilis, garlic, and cilantro.
Makes a ton of soup! Which is awesome. I plan on freezing it and eating it over the next few months (being a singleton, stuff like this lasts a while!)
Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Plan to make this tomorrow. With sour cream, cheddar, green onions and cilantro for toppings.
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Pinterest and made it last night. So quick n easy, delicious, and VERY filling! I used two cups of water and two chicken bouillon cubes instead of the broth, and threw it all in the crock pot on low for about four hours. YUM!! Will definitely make again! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on Pinterest and made it last night. Soooo good! Quick n easy, healthy, and VERY filling! I used two cups of water and two chicken bouillon cubes instead of the broth, and threw it all in the crock pot on low for almost four hours. YUM! Will definitely make again! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletemaking it now! its so good!
ReplyDeletemaking this now! i have made it before.. its wonderful! :)
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