Best 12 Easy Tamale Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for an easy and versatile recipe that combines the flavors of traditional tamales with the convenience of a soup, look no further than easy tamale soup. This hearty and flavorful dish is packed with tender pieces of chicken or pork, sweet corn, and creamy broth, all wrapped in the comforting warmth of masa harina. Whether you're craving a quick weeknight meal or a cozy dish to share with friends, this simple soup is sure to satisfy.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

EASY TAMALE TACO SOUP



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Easy to make tamale soup recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make!

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can black beans
2 cups frozen corn
1 can Ro*Tel Tomatoes With Diced Green Chilies
1 can Hormel Beef Tamales in Chili Sauce
1 can tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 package taco seasoning
Handful of shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Handful of fresh cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Remove paper wrappers on tamales and cut Beef Tamales up into quarters.
  • Mix all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil, simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Serve in bowls, add shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro on top.

REAL HOMEMADE TAMALES



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I had been looking for a Tamale recipe for years. One day I went to the international market and stood in the Mexican aisle till a woman with a full cart came by. I just asked her if she knew how to make Tamales. This is her recipe with a few additions from me. The pork can be substituted with either chicken or beef. This is great served with refried beans and a salad.

Provided by SADDIECAT

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 3h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ pounds pork loin
1 large onion, halved
1 clove garlic
4 dried California chile pods
2 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons salt
2 cups masa harina
1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup lard
1 (8 ounce) package dried corn husks
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Place pork into a Dutch oven with onion and garlic, and add water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is cooked through, about 2 hours.
  • Use rubber gloves to remove stems and seeds from the chile pods. Place chiles in a saucepan with 2 cups of water. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes, then remove from heat to cool. Transfer the chiles and water to a blender and blend until smooth. Strain the mixture, stir in salt, and set aside. Shred the cooked meat and mix in one cup of the chile sauce.
  • Soak the corn husks in a bowl of warm water. In a large bowl, beat the lard with a tablespoon of the broth until fluffy. Combine the masa harina, baking powder and salt; stir into the lard mixture, adding more broth as necessary to form a spongy dough.
  • Spread the dough out over the corn husks to 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness. Place one tablespoon of the meat filling into the center. Fold the sides of the husks in toward the center and place in a steamer. Steam for 1 hour.
  • Remove tamales from husks and drizzle remaining chile sauce over. Top with sour cream. For a creamy sauce, mix sour cream into the chile sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 401.4 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

TAMALE SOUP



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Nothing like a hot bowl of soup on a cold day. This one is really good but as with most soups/chilis it taste better the next day. Enjoy!

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can creamed corn
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can beef broth
2 (16 ounce) cans tamales, sliced

Steps:

  • Brown beef, onion, and green pepper and drain fat.
  • Add everything else EXCEPT tamales and simmer for at least an hour.
  • Add tamales 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 709, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 77.6, Sodium 1505.7, Carbohydrate 89.3, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 40.9

EASY TAMALE SOUP



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I got this recipe from a coworker, and I'm trying it out tonight. Hopefully it's a good one because it is so easy to make!

Provided by meganL

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef (I added some taco seasoning to the meat)
1 (15 ounce) can beef tamales
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (15 ounce) can corn
2 (15 ounce) cans beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans

Steps:

  • Brown meat and drain.
  • Remove papers from tamales and cut up.
  • Pour the rest of the ingredients.
  • Heat and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.2, Fat 19.7, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1170.4, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 11, Protein 29.9

TAMALE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1 cup onion, diced
Olive oil flavored pan spray
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup diced tomato with juice
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup zucchini, diced
1/4 cup corn kernels
1 cup garbanzo beans
1 teaspoon adobo paste from canned chipotle peppers
2 cups masa harina de maiz
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups warm chicken stock
4 tablespoons light butter
6 ounces cooked, boneless, skinless smoked turkey, shredded
1/4 cup red or green salsa

Steps:

  • For the Soup: Gently sweat the celery, carrot and onion using the pan spray until the onion has softened, keeping a lid on the pot except when stirring. Add oregano, cumin and garlic. Sweat for a few more minutes. Add the stock and simmer 30 minutes. Add tomato products, zucchini, corn, garbanzo beans and adobo paste. Simmer 10 minutes. Unwrap the tamales, place 2 each in 6 large bottom soup bowls. Ladle soup over tamales. Garnish, if desired, with chopped cilantro, crumbled Queso Ranchero, and a squeeze of lime.
  • Combine masa, salt and stock. In a large mixing bowl, whip softened light butter until fluffy, then incorporate into masa. Spread a 2 1/2 by 4-nch rectangle of masa mixture onto an 8 by 10 inch aluminum foil rectangle. Combine the chicken and salsa, then place 2 tablespoons lengthwise on the masa. Gently fold over the foil lengthwise. Crimp the masa together. Roll up and close first the long side and finally the ends to form a pocket. Steam, covered with toweling for 1 1/2 hours. Yield: 12 tamales

EASY SLOW-COOKER TAMALE DINNER



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Here is a quick and easy dinner, which is very satisfying. No need to fool with corn husks here! My parents and friends often request this for dinner. -Laurel Lawshae, Round Rock, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground turkey
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream and salsa
Chopped green onions, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. In a large bowl, combine egg, milk and cornmeal until smooth. Add tomatoes, corn, seasonings and turkey. , Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until edges are brown, 4-5 hours. Serve with cheese, sour cream and salsa. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY TAMALE PIE



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My whole family really enjoys Mexican food. When I'm in a hurry, I make this zippy deep-dish pie. It always satisfies their appetites. -Nancy Roberts, Cave City, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground beef
1/4 pound bulk pork sausage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, drained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/3 cup 2% milk
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
Dash paprika
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the beef, sausage, onion and garlic in a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring once to crumble meat. Drain. Add the tomatoes, corn, tomato paste, olives, chili powder and salt; mix well. Cover and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes or until heated through., Whisk egg in a large bowl; add milk and cornbread mix. Stir just until moistened. Spoon over meat mixture; sprinkle with paprika., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cornbread comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

EASY TAMALE CASSEROLE



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My mom liked to make the Hamburger Helper® version of this recipe. When I moved to another state, I could not find it, so I came up with this. Memories of home. My hubby likes for me to spice this up sometimes, so I will use a 14-ounce can of tomatoes and green chiles in it or just use a Mexican-style cornbread mix sometimes.

Provided by Gwendelyn Robinson Grizzle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (6 ounce) box cornbread mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Stir onion into the ground beef; cook and stir for 1 minute and immediately remove skillet from heat.
  • Stir pinto beans and crushed tomatoes into the beef mixture.
  • Beat cream-style corn, cornbread mix, and egg together in a bowl until smooth; spread over the top of the ground beef mixture in the skillet. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the corn mixture.
  • Bake in preheated oven until the cheese is melted and the cornbread is set in the middle, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 515.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Cholesterol 98.6 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1402.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

EASY TAMALE PIE



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Try this savory, Southwestern-style family recipe for a quick, simple, all-in-one tamale pie.

Provided by Quinn Floch

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon butter
½ pound ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup milk
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 eggs
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter an 8-inch baking or casserole dish.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef and onion in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Mix in corn, tomatoes, oil, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil; remove from heat.
  • Combine milk, cornmeal, and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in meat mixture. Mix in olives. Pour into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 50 to 60 minutes; mixture should not be mushy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.7 g, Cholesterol 93.9 mg, Fat 22.2 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 656.6 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

EASY TACO SOUP



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This easy taco soup is a quick meal alternative to Taco Tuesdays or a last-minute potluck invite. Serve with desired taco toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, lime wedges, and Fritos® corn chips. The soup freezes and reheats very well. After adding the tomato juice, cool and freeze. Continue on with the recipe once your soup has thawed and been brought to a simmer.

Provided by Mama Fresh

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Taco Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (1 ounce) packets taco seasoning mix (such as La Tiara®)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)
1 quart tomato juice
1 bunch cilantro, minced, or to taste
1 large lime, halved
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy-bottomed soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  • Add onion and garlic. Cook over medium to medium-high heat, stirring often, until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add taco seasoning; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in black beans, corn, and diced tomatoes. Stir in tomato juice and scrape any browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  • Bring to a simmer; add cilantro and squeeze juice from lime halves into the pot. Simmer until flavors have melded, 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Cholesterol 54.9 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1124.7 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

TAMALE SOUP



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My husband gets delicious homemade tamales every Thursday at the school where he works. I always freeze whatever we can't eat and eventually we get a backlog, so I made up this recipe last night and it turned out great. Most of the measurements (other than the canned goods) are just estimates and can be adjusted according to preference.

Provided by mamabear22

Categories     Stocks

Time 4h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup onion, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cumin, ground
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
10 -12 frozen tamales (chicken, pork, or beef)
1 cup colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except tamales and cheddar cheese in large crockpot. Cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Meanwhile, allow tamales to thaw just enough to be able to cut them.
  • About 30 minutes prior to serving, add still-mostly-frozen tamales to crockpot and cook on high for 30 minutes.
  • Serve with cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.8, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 25.1, Sodium 1831.1, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 17.4, Sugar 8.7, Protein 28

HOT TAMALE SOUP



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This recipe comes from The Blue Owl Restaurant in Kimmswick, MO. This soup doesn't just taste like tamales, it includes purchased tamales! I've used jarred tamales, but can also use frozen ones. The touch of cinnamon makes this soup special. This recipe is not only easy and quick recipe, but delicious, too!

Provided by Connie K

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground cinnamon
3 cups chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes, chopped,with juice
12 purchased tamales, 3 ounces each
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed,drained
1 cup frozen corn kernels
shredded cheddar cheese
sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook first four ingredients over medium-high heat, breaking up meat until browned; Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne and cinnamon and cook 1 minute.
  • Add broth and tomatoes with juice.
  • Cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat tamales according to package instructions.
  • Stir beans and corn into soup; Simmer until corn is just heated through, about 3 minutes.
  • Place 2 tamales into each of 6 bowls.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and sour cream and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 51.4, Sodium 451.8, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 3.7, Protein 24.9

Tips:

  • Soak the dried corn husks in warm water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will make them pliable and easy to work with.
  • Use a large pot to make the soup. This will give the ingredients plenty of room to cook and prevent the soup from boiling over.
  • Season the soup to taste. You may want to add more chili powder, cumin, or salt, depending on your preference.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Tamale soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover tamales. If you are looking for a new soup recipe to try, I highly recommend tamale soup. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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