[Rodie]

Dinah,

Made the taco soup tonight for dinner,both my dh and myself really liked it.He cheated alittle and put doritos and sour cream in his.Very YUMMY,said I could make this one again.

Thanks
Rodie

[Dingie_Dinah]

I made it over the weekend too, at my almost-15 year old's request. I couldn't find my rotell's in my deep dark canned good cabinets, so I used petite diced tomatoes (big can) and more chili powder and cumin. I tried toasting the cumin seeds, like someone suggested, and thought I burnt the little suckers!!! and they popped like pop corn, but I grinded them in my nifty little silver bullet and used it anyway. Wasn't "cumin' enough so I added more regular. It was good!!!!
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[LookinToLose]

I just made it for the first time. After reading about the problem with the cream cheese not melting completely I tried something a little different. I heated the cream cheese in the microwave for thirty seconds, as recommended. But I heated the broth and the cream in a seperate pot while the meat, onions, garlic, and spices were cooking.

Then I added the softened cream cheese to the broth and cream. I beat it with a whisk but it still had a lot of tiny lumps. Then I brought out the immersion blender and with a few quick blends it was perfectly blended! I think you could use a regular mixer and get good results, too.

I then added the liquid mixture to the beef/tomato mixture.

I added a little chipotle chili powder for some smokiness. I also used one can of Rotel tomatoes and one can of diced tomatoes. I wanted to adjust the heat with the chipotle chili powder.

It was delicious! A definite keeper!
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[Dingie_Dinah]

double batch of this is bubblin' on my stove as we speak!!!! what a comfort soup. i'm just mad i forgot to buy avacados!!!! drats!

[wiccanmalenurse]

Hey Dinah! I saw this last night and made it as I had all the items available and a pound of chuck I didn't know what to do with. It was great! Like you I did add more cummin and a shot of hot sauce too! Yummy! I also heated the cream cheese, put it in with the chicken broth and use the immersion blender on it for a perfectly smooth texture! I added a drop of sour cream and had some of my home made flax seed garlic and parmesan crackers with it. Thanks for another delicious recipe I have added to my keep collection! Take care and be well,
David
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[crazywoman]

I made this this afternoon (very late lunch!) Of course I had to tweak it.


I am not a Rotel fan, so I never have that on hand. Instead I used a large can of petite diced tomatoes. (Opps this wasn't exactly what I thought they were. As I was dumping them, I noticed it said Petite Diced with Garlic and olive oil - so far so good - just extra garlic - OK. But then I looked at the label closer, it had sugar listed. Don't know how I managed to get home with those. I almost (evidently) always check for sugar on the label. Well, hopefully they didn't put much in, cause in it was a goin.) And I added a sm can of green chilies.
I only used 4 oz of the cream cheese. I figured that would be enough creaminess for me in the soup (I was right, next time I may try 2 oz. I can always add another 2 oz if I find I need it.) And I didn't add the cream.
I had some pork broth & some chicken broth in the fridge from some other dishes I'd made, so I used them instead of the chicken or beef broth called for. (So next time it will have a slightly different taste due to the diff tomatoes & the broths, but don't think it will be highly discernible.)
Oh, I used the imersion blender to blend my warmed cream cheese & broth also, and the spices. Next time I will probably use chopped or whole tomatoes & blend them in with the broth & cheese. I prefer that over the tomato chunks in my soup.

I added shredded cheese (Colby/Jack) & a dollop of sour cream to my bowl when I ate it. Must say it is prurtty tastey!! I had another helping, but this time didn't take time to add the cheese or sour cream. Still good!
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[crayziegirl]

I have 5 lbs of hamburger in the fridge needing to be cooked so was thinking I might make this tomorrow and maybe some chili....or some lasagna. Want something to keep be from having to cook for a couple days
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[Dingie_Dinah]

denise, this freezes really well. Tyler and I just had this for dinner tonight. we both have a virus (he started it!!!) and it sure did feel good going down. super simple to make too.

good luck, and let me know what you think of it.
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Love to Share,
Health to Spare,
And Friends Who Care

"Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin and Healthy Feels"

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[wiccanmalenurse]

Good! I will be making more and freezing it for those games we must attend with my daughter for a quick and easy solution as to what to heat and take with us in a mug! Taco soup, football night, my wife beside me and my daughter on the field cheering them on and a lap blanket, who could ask for anything more,
David
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[DiPaul]

Wow this looks good, especially since the nights are getting cooler!!!! I am going to make it for sure...hey, I could bring it to the camper and eat it by the fire...and what a great solution for a quick lunch to reheat. I trust you guys, so it sounds like a keeper! I'll let you know after I make it. Diana

[dbeltz1]

THANK YOU THANK YOU
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[OceanDreaming]

Hi Dinah!

I made this for dinner tonight--a double batch--and it's fantastic. Thank you!
We're eatin' good for the next few days for sure!
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[Dingie_Dinah]

glad you liked it angie. i can't take credit for anything but finding the recipe and sharing it! LOL it freezes well too. i still have some in the freezer. great go-to meal when you need it!

HUGZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZz
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May you always have
Love to Share,
Health to Spare,
And Friends Who Care

"Nothing Tastes as Good as Thin and Healthy Feels"

'Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.'

[crayziegirl]

Finally got to make this tonight and it is YUMMY!!!!!!

My b/f even loved it....YAY. I can finally make something he loves

Thanks for sharing...
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[SoupNut]

Wonderful soup! I made it today just as the recipe calls for, and it's great. Made with chicken, it would be like creamy tortilla soup (minus the tortillas). I frequently make 'tortilla-less tortilla soup' but the creamy version was always missing something; now I know what--cream cheese. Next time I make tortilla soup, I'm going to add the cream cheese---Thanks for the recipe!

If you take a ladle of the hot broth out and whisk it in a bowl with the cream cheese and cream, then you can just pour the cream cheese/cream into the soup pot and it mixes in perfectly and effortlessly.