Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2013

i have a large family so i doubled the recipe. i also bought an extra packet of taco seasoning and added it with the meat. to give it more flavor. it's also good with a little hot sauce in it. my family loves it and if i'm strapped for time i can just cook it on the stovetop! my whole family loves this soup.

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lindseybrewer_26

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2013

I followed the original recipe, all the stated ingredients and amounts. All I added in addition was about 1 tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp cumin, and salt to taste. I did drain and rinse both cans of beans. Many people stated they didn't add the water. I guess if you want more of a stew that's fine, but I added the 2 cups of water and thought it was the perfect consistency. Dollop of sourcream and some shreaded cheese on top it was yummy! Kids ate it with fritos. Also made some cornbread to go with it. I simmered on low in 6 quart crock pot about 7 hours. Next time I think I may substitute the chilli beans with garbanzo. Great recipe! Will be making this lots. Thanks Janeen!

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olamina

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2013

I really liked this recipe but had to add some additional spices for it to taste like tacos. I used everything as directed and added two packets of Sason. I cooked it on high for 4 hours and then on low for another 5 hours. In the end the soup tasted not only like tacos but had the same flavor as menudo. It was a big hit and a very easy and cheap recipe.

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Jekka

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Living In: North Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2013

Love the premise of the recipe, The only one of her ingredients I actually changed is the beans - canned beans skeeve me out so I used dry beans. I also never buy seasoning packets - too much salt. So I put what is usually in one: ground cumin, little salt, pepper, garlic, chili pepper. And I added cilantro and green onions because I really like those. Dry beans to done with a couple hours on high then about 5 hours on low. Took to a potluck, they ate the whole thing, a six quart crockpot full.

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Amy

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2013

We loved this recipe! The only changes I made were to delete the water based on other reviews. It turned out great. I served it over tortilla chips and then added grated cheese on top with a little sour cream. When you mix in the cheese and sour cream it really takes it to the next level. Thanks for the recipe!

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amoore

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2013

I LOVE this soup! I make it every winter for my Annual Craft Party.

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manda_shelley

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2013

This recipe is great! I used all black beans, pureed one of the cans of tomatoes slightly for the kids and added 1 tsp of honey since my corn was frozen with no liquid. For toppings we added cheese, cilantro, avocados. Very good!

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Tracy Mae

Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2013

This is a good starter for taco soup but I found it lacking some of the "Mexicaness" that makes it taco soup instead of chili. I always mix my taco seasoning with my meat (I prefer ground turkey) because it keeps the taco flavor. I also add a can of black beans, drained, for some additional color. We typically don't put in peppers with the exception of red pepper flakes, because we have a family member that does not like it too spicy. We also drain the corn (which is fiesta style), and the kidney beans but add in the juice of the chili beans for added spice. Then we eat it over a cornbread casserole (2 pks of jiffy mix, 1 can fiesta corn drained, 1 can cream corn not drained and 2 eggs. Mixed together and baked at 350 for 20-30 mins).. garnish the bowl with cheese and the meal is all set!

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Wicked

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2012

I brown the beef (or turkey) with the taco seasoning together. Use a crockpot liner before adding the ingredients saves cleanup. Since everything is already "cooked", I have also just added it all together in a large pot on the stovetop and served as soon as it was hot. It is an excellent "warm-up" soup with lots of good things in it for you. We also add the tortilla strips and cheese and sour cream dollop for extra flavor. Top with a few chopped scallions for color.

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