Best 7 Chili Taco Zucchini Soup Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary adventure of a lifetime! If you're craving a hearty, flavorful fusion of chili, tacos, and zucchini, look no further. This article will unveil the secrets to crafting the ultimate "Chili Taco Zucchini Soup," a dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Let's embark on a journey to discover the perfect equilibrium of spices, textures, and flavors that make this soup a symphony of culinary delights.

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EASY TACO CHILI SOUP/STEW



Easy Taco Chili Soup/Stew image

A YUMMY recipe, indeed! Great for a cold winter night! Make a double batch because it freezes well. Everyone ALWAYS loves this recipe. It's the consistency of chili and is wonderful served with tortilla strips or over rice! Top with grated cheese for a perfect treat! For weight watchers followers, 1 cup = 2 points!

Provided by BeePeachy

Categories     Stew

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion
1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can chili hot beans
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (14 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes (regular flavor)

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onions, drain. Mix in Hidden Valley Ranch & Taco Seasoning mix. Then, without draining the cans, add all of the additional ingredients. Simmer for at least 1 hour (better if you have 2!) or place in slow cooker for the better part of the day. The longer it cooks, the better it is!
  • Don't forget - It freezes well so make a double batch!
  • Serve with Baked Tostitos chips, over rice or alone! Top with your favorite grated cheese or sour cream. YUM!

CHUNKY CHILI TACO SOUP



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Make and share this Chunky Chili Taco Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by B B Adams

Categories     Black Beans

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes, diced
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 envelope dry ranch dressing mix
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies or 1 (10 ounce) can Old El Paso tomatoes & chilies
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained
2 (7 ounce) cans white shoepeg corn, undrained
2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
taco cheese, Finely shredded
tortilla chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Brown meat and onions.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except cheese and chips.
  • If soup seems too thick, add 1 cup water.
  • Simmer, covered for 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Spoon into bowls.
  • Sprinkle cheese and chips on top.
  • Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 262, Carbohydrate 33.3, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23.7

ZUCCHINI CHILI



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 2h45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 poblano peppers
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 pounds firm small to medium-size zucchini, chopped into small dice
2 onions, chopped into small dice
3 to 4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 red or green hot chile pepper, chopped or thinly sliced
1 tablespoon cumin, palmful
1 tablespoon coriander, palmful
A few sprigs fresh thyme, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram, 1/3 palmful
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 (12-ounce) bottle beer (recommended: Negra Modela)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup long grain white or light brown rice
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Char the skins of the poblano chiles by placing them over a gas burner or under a hot broiler with the oven door slightly cracked. Turn the chiles until the skins are black. Remove and cool the chiles in a tightly covered bowl, then peel and finely chop or process into coarse puree in food processor.
  • Heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat and add zucchini, onions, garlic, hot pepper, cumin, coriander, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, stir frequently for 10 minutes. Add in the tomato paste, and stir 1 minute more. Deglaze the pan with beer, stir in poblanos and beans and about half of the stock, bring to a bubble then reduce heat and simmer 10 to 15 minutes to combine flavors. Cool completely, cover and store for make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
  • While the chili reheats make the rice. Melt the butter in a saucepot over medium heat and add the rice, toast a minute or 2, then stir in 1 1/2 cups stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cook covered, over low heat 15 minutes.
  • To food processor, add the spinach, cilantro, if using, and a little salt, and pulse into a fine paste. Stir the paste into the rice after 15 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot and let the rice stand another 5 to 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork and serve in shallow bowls with zucchini chili and toppings of choice to garnish.
  • Toppers to choose from: crushed tortillas or warm soft tortillas, sour cream, shredded cheeses, scallions or finely chopped onions, lime wedges.

TACO CHILI SOUP



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"When you're short on time, consider making Taco Chili Soup. This recipe is super easy because it's low on prep time. Chop a few fresh vegetables (onion, poblano, and jalapeño). If you have extra time consider adding a few more, like kale, carrots, celery, zucchini, and summer squash. Add broth, canned tomatoes, salsa verde, Hormel® Taco Meat™ (which is all natural and pre-cooked), beans, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Bring it to a boil and simmer five minutes and you have dinner ready in a flash." - Chef Angela Sellers

Provided by Hormel Taco Meats

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped1
15 ounce canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
32 ounce container of low-sodium chicken broth
24 ounce shredded chicken, such as two 12 ounce packages of hormel taco meat's shredded and seasoned chicken
30 ounce canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, poblano, and jalapeños for five minutes or until softened. Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, chicken, and pinto beans. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 354 calories, Sugar 3 g, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 411 mg

ZUCCHINI TACO SKILLET



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Fight off inflammation with this healthy taco skillet which uses zucchini and lean ground beef.

Provided by Carolyn Williams PhD RD

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon olive oil
¾ pound lean ground beef
1 ½ tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added fire-roasted tomatoes with juices
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup fresh corn kernels
½ cup water
3 cups spiralized zucchini
⅓ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook for 4 minutes, stirring to break up lumps. Increase heat to medium-high. Add taco seasoning and salt; cook, stirring often, until meat is browned, about 2 minutes more. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, and water; bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in zucchini. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until zucchini is just tender, about 3 minutes. Divide among 4 bowls. Top servings with cheese and green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 689 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

BEEF TACO CHILI



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This one of my husband's absolute favorite dishes. It was also voted Best Chili in our county's autumn Harvest Festival. If you like less broth, use just 1-3/4 cups water and 1-1/2 tsp. bouillon. -Dana Beery, Ione, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 7h25m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2-1/2 cups water
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
2-1/2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons baking cocoa
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Optional toppings: Sour cream, tortilla strips and sliced jalapenos

Steps:

  • Cook beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until heated through. Serve with toppings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

HEARTY TACO CHILI



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Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. -Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 6h30m

Yield 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) black beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans
1 can (14 ounces) hominy
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1 envelope ranch salad dressing mix
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
Optional toppings: corn chips, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef to a 5-qt. slow cooker., Rinse and drain beans and hominy. Add to beef, along with canned tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, onion, the dressing and seasoning mixes and pepper. Puree green chilies and remaining diced tomatoes in a covered blender until smooth; stir into beef mixture., Cook, covered, on low until flavors are blended, 6-8 hours. Serve with toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • For a vegetarian version of this soup, omit the ground beef and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
  • To make this soup ahead of time, cook the soup according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.
  • To add more spice to this soup, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
  • If you don't have any taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Serve this soup with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This chili taco zucchini soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with flavor and nutrition, and it's sure to be a hit with the whole family!

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