Award-Winning Vegetarian Taco Soup
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
220 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Soup
Award-Winning Vegetarian Taco Soup
Description
The Award-Winning Vegetarian Taco Soup uses firm tofu browned with taco seasoning to simulate a meat base, combined with multiple canned ingredients: Rotel tomatoes, stewed or diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, and kidney beans. Addition of ranch dressing mix creates a creamy and tangy undertone, balanced with the spices of the taco seasoning. The soup simmers briefly to meld flavors without draining the canned liquids, preserving a broth-like consistency.
The mixture yields a thick, rustic soup with bursts of tomato and bean texture, enhanced by the rich seasoning of the tofu. Typical toppings include shredded cheese, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, and crushed tortilla chips to add creaminess and crunch.
This soup is suitable for stovetop cooking or slow cooker preparation, where cooking times vary but flavors deepen during slow simmering. It can be stored in the refrigerator up to a week or frozen for longer preservation. Reheating can be done in a microwave or on the stove.
Ingredients
- 1 oz block tofu 400 g, or 1 lb ground meat, firm
- 1 oz can Rotel tomatoes 425 g
- 1 oz can tomato 425 g, stewed or diced
- 1 oz can corn 425 g
- 1 oz can pinto beans 425 g, or black beans
- 1 oz can Kidney Beans 425 g
- 1 oz packet Ranch dressing mix 28 g, hidden valley
- 1 oz packet taco seasoning 28 g
Instructions
- Cook Protein: In a large saute pan, cook tofu until browned and add taco seasoning, stirring to coat.
- Mix Everything: Mix all cans (don't drain them) and ranch seasoning in a large pot. Add in cooked, seasoned tofu. Let sit on medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soup is hot.
- Serve: Top with shredded cheese, sour cream/plain Greek yogurt, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
- Prepare on stovetop or in a slow cooker for convenience and flavor development.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for up to one week or freeze in portions.
- Reheat gently in microwave or on stovetop before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 220kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.2g | 8% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 3.9g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8g | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 650mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9.7g | 39% |
| Sugar | 4.7g | 9% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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