CHILI-TACO ZUCCHINI SOUP

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I found a soup recipe in a Pampered Chef cookbook that had zucchini & yellow squash in it. So, wanted to list it, but I've decided to change some things, more to my liking. It is a vegetarian recipe. But, cooked meat can be added, at the end, as I mention below.

Provided by Sharon Colyer

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3-4 can(s) (14 1/2 oz. each) vegetable broth*
2 can(s) (14 1/2 oz. each) stewed tomatoes
2 can(s) (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 pkg (1.25 oz.) mild taco seasoning mix or spicy, if that is your choice
1 can(s) (15 1/2 oz.) mild chili beans in sauce, undrained or more spicy ones, if you prefer
1/2-1 can(s) mild green chilies or spicy if preferred (optional) freeze any leftover chilies
1-2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise & sliced
1 medium yellow squash, halved lengthwise & sliced
1 c fresh white corn, like silver queen or white frozen or canned corn; substitute yellow corn, if can't find white
1/4 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
hot sauce to taste (optional)
TO MAKE NON-VEGETARIAN
2 c cooked chicken or turkey
*change broth to chicken or turkey broth, if preferred

Steps:

  • 1. In a 5 qt. or larger Dutch oven, combine 1st 6 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Stir, occasionally.
  • 2. Add beans, zucchini, yellow squash, corn, and chilies, if using. Simmer, 10 minutes longer, add garlic powder & stir. Then, test veggies for tenderness. If they need more cooking, continue, until vegetables are tender. Add, salt, pepper, and/or hot sauce, to taste. Makes 10-12 servings. *If adding cooked chicken, add when adding last vegetables.

Namayega Grace
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've made it with different kinds of chili and it's always delicious.


Knauchs
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It's easy to make and really delicious.


Ogacheko Mercy
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's so warm and comforting.


Ree's Life
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


lai mutita
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved it!


red brown omujagujagu
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I'm not usually a fan of zucchini, but this soup was really good. The zucchini was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing.


Habib Mohana
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This soup was a great way to use up leftover chili. It was easy to make and really delicious.


Okome Clementina
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Loved this soup! It was so flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making it again.


Ricky Nelson
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This soup was easy to make and really tasty. I added some extra spices to give it a little more kick.


Megan Schoeman
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I wasn't sure how this soup would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was really good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Bilal Bilal gujjar
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This soup is delicious! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It's a great way to use up leftover chili.


Grace Morrow
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and hearty. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


S M. SAMIUL ISLAM
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.