Slow Cooker 8 Can Taco Soup

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1. Amber Johnson says:

   This looks super easy and tasty! I'll definitely have to add that to my list of things to use. And its very similar to our "trash can soup" slow cooker. Basically....just toss in all your leftovers in the fridge, season, heat and you're done. :-)
   
   Had the most AWESOME time at the BYBC yesterday and had so much fun meeting you all. Looking forward to many more fun times in the future, have a great Sunday!
2. Nantucket Daffodil says:

   Congrats girlies!
3. Michelle Lunt says:

   Hello Sisters, It was so fun to meet you at the BYB conference. You did a wonderful job & I had a great time. I have lots of pics on my blog about it!
   
   Warmly, Michelle
   Faith, Trust & Pixie Dust
   PS - Lauren, next time you're in the USU computer lab, say hello to my son "Jeff" for me {he's the manager there!}.
4. Orris Family says:

   Congrats on the cookbook! I put it on my amazon wish list! I am hoping to get it for Mother's Day!
5. Amber Brady says:

   Smart idea with the canned chicken! My Tin Can Taco Soup uses ground turkey/beef & canned chicken would be super easy & delicious! Thanks for the tip! You are so smart Camille :)
   ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!
6. SH says:

   I'm a sucker for every slow cooker recipe you post!
   
   Sheree
   The Hartungs Blog
   thehartungs.blogspot.ca
7. There Once Was A Bee says:

   Has anyone made this without beans? My family bolts if they see any hint of a bean!
8. Rachael Soto says:

   Adding a packet of dry ranch dressing seasoning makes this even better!
9. Robin McConnell says:

   Sounds wonderful, I cook for a crowd so it will be an easy meal for me...
   
10. mybabyluvsme98 says:

    Making this today! Although I am not a fan of canned chicken I will be using chicken breast. Can wait to try it, it looks delicious :)
11. Kayleigh says:

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12. Kayleigh says:

    My family has made taco soup for years! The original recipe we received has a can of kidney beans instead of black beans. I do one can of each of kidney, black, and pinto beans. I add hominy, but that wasn't in our original recipe. Our recipe also has one packet of ranch dressing mix and one can of creamed corn (in addition to the regular can of corn). We also didn't add cream of chicken soup, enchilada sauce or chicken broth... We just filled a few of our cans from the beans/corn/etc. with water (to get all the juices and leftovers out!) and added that to the pot. We put about a cup of canned storebought salsa in ours, as well as a small can of diced green chiles. Oh yeah, and we used ground beef!
13. old*woman*in*the*shoe says:

    This was my first time making taco soup - and everyone ate it with relish, getting seconds (and thirds) and discussing how good it was. I have decided that I need to stock the ingredients I don't already have (canned chicken, enchilada sauce and taco seasoning (I have the spices that I could mix, but this was so much easier.) This is a winner recipe. Thanks
14. Lisa says:

    My 20 year old daughter is a soup nazi. Been eating soups daily since she is about 7 years old. I made this to bring to my job....but she smelled it and wanted some. " OMG!!! Why isnt this for us?!?! " she screamed. Thank you!!! I love easy and cheap!!!
15. Andreana says:

    Does anyone know how much this recipe makes? Thanks!
16. Jacqueline says:

    Can this be prepared with red enchilada sauce. I make my own and have never done the green. What do you do to cut the bitterness of the tomato? Btw I love all your recipes :)
17. Cyd says:

    This would work great with red enchilada sauce.
18. Charlotte says:

    Can you substitute anything for the cream of chicken soup?
19. Cyd says:

    I found a site that has a recipe that you can make as a substitute for cream of chicken soup. http://centercutcook.com/cream-soup-substitute/ Hope this helps! :)
20. Stacy E says:

    Do you think it would be ok to use BBQ Canned chicken?
21. Cyd says:

    It should work just fine. The taste may be different with the BBQ added into the chicken.
22. kendermouse says:

    How many does this serve?
23. Cyd says:

    It serves about 6 people.
24. Margaret says:

    Blend the beans with the broth so they are smooth. This will make the soup thicker and your family will not see any beans.
25. Rose says:

    I have made Southwestern Stew with beef for years and is very similar to this recipe. Since I have made this recipe it is our new favorite. We LOVED the chicken and I didn't think I would. Thanks for a great recipe!
26. jon says:

    I accidentally used red enchilada sauce instead of green. .. oops. Maybe my Wife won't notice. :-P
27. TRACY says:

    My family loves this recipe, the only thing we do differently to it is add kielbasa. .
28. kara says:

    How could there be 757 calories in this recipe?? Is that an error?
29. Cyd says:

    Hi Kara, That would have to be an error. After looking at the ingredients there is no way that is has that many calories. I'll send this on to the nutrition team and we'll get that fixed. Thanks so much for bringing it to our attention.
30. Cyd says:

    Should be close to 370 calories.
31. kara says:

    Thanks for checking! not sure why my comment posted twice!
32. Valerie says:

    I stumbled upon your site via Pinterest. I prepped my first ever10 freezer crock pot meals-thank you! The recipes are very good, the instructions are clear and the images are spot on. We had the taco chili last week and it was delicious- I posted a picture of it on FB and lots of people messaged me for recipes, so I sent them a link to your site, I can't take credit for something that is not mine. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and ideas.
33. Cyd says:

    Hi Valerie! We are so glad you stumbled across our blog through Pinterest! The freezer meals can sure be a lifesaver on busy nights! Thanks for sending them a link to our site. Have a great day! Cyd (mom of the Six Sisters)
34. Brandi says:

    Do you think this would work with ground turkey instead of chicken? I don't have chicken, but I have some ground turkey I need to cook up. Thanks!
35. Cyd says:

    Ground Turkey would work great in this recipe!
36. Laura says:

    This was a wonderful meal!! My two year old loved it!! I used 3 frozen chicken breasts instead of the canned chicken and had it on low for 5-6 hours. Shredded the chicken when I got home from work, topped each bowl with shredded cheese, sour cream, and corn chips! Yummy!!!! Left overs for lunch today!!! Will make again!!!
37. Jeanne says:

    Tried this today...LOVED IT!!!! I added a can of white beans & used red sauce ..didn"t have the green..very similiar soup to my granddaughters white chicken chili recipe..she uses a packet of white chicken chill seasining....I think this would be good served over rice.
38. Jeanne says:

    I made it today & used the red sauce..delish..dont really know what the difference would taste like using the green.
39. Cyd says:

    Hi Miranda. Sorry I don't have the exact measured amount. If you added water that would increase the amount of soup and reduce the calories per serving. My guess would be around 3/4 cup of soup to get 12 servings out of the entire recipe. You would almost have to measure it out. Hope this helps. Good for you on being healthy. I've been trying to stick to MyFitnessPal. Some days I do better than other days! :) Have a great week!
40. Marlene VanDeWalker says:

    I make something very similar that you may want to try. I brown 1 pound of ground turkey ( you may use ground beef) and onion powder equal to one onion in a large sauce pot. Then I add a packet of mild taco seasoning, a can of corn, a can of beans black or pinto drained, a can of stewed tomatoes, a can of of diced tomatoes, a small can of diced chilies, a small can of tomato sauce and simmer it altogether for about 30 minutes. I serve it with tortilla chips, sour cream, or grated cheese on top.
41. judy talbott says:

    I found your site a while ago and love it. I am almost 55, so I have been around a while, but still find great new recipes to try. Can't wait to try this one. Thanks girls!
42. Sonya Wilson says:

    I scour Pintrest on a daily basis and I love finding Six Sisters recipes! I have not found any yet that I have not enjoyed. This soup is on the stove right now and smells delicious! My husband comes home late due to his job and I giggle when he says Wow! What did you cook tonight? It smells heavenly. Thank you girls. Sisters in Christ.
43. Cyd says:

    Thanks Sonya! We loved your sweet comment! We are so happy that you like our recipes. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog!
44. jennifer martinez says:

    I have made this recipe so many times...and always with rave reviews! My kids love it because it's something they can put together & have the satisfaction of having made dinner for our family of 6!!! And BTW, this recipe is is especially wonderful made in a Dutch oven, on a campfire. We had multiple campsites coming to see what smelled so good!
45. Cyd says:

    Hi Jennifer. I was reading your comment and never thought of making this in a dutch oven. That sounds so yummy! Now I know what we will be having next summer at our campouts!! Thank you so much for stopping by our blog! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
46. Kris says:

    Add a sprinkle of sugar to taste to adjust the tomato bitterness. Tomatoes are very acidic, especially if you use fresh tomatoes instead of canned.
47. Kris says:

    That'd be an entirely different soup. Lol
48. Taryn says:

    Hi!! I'm so excited to try this recipe... but #firstworldproblems... peapod substituted my green enchilada sauce for red... is this a deal breaker? Has anyone substituted before?? Help me save dinner!
49. Cyd says:

    If you like the taste of red enchilada sauce, you will be fine. Green enchilada sauce is a little lighter and fresher tasting.
50. Jessica says:

    Have you tried this in the instant pot yet?
51. Molly Elizabeth says:

    I bought all these ingredients today and added jalapeños, sour cream, and shredded cheese to the bill for toppings. Total came to about $20. Not sure if this if informative but thought I would share :) Also, not sure if this is typical. Thanks for the recipe! I will make and serve tomorrow!
52. Debbie says:

    Fantastic. I used white beans instead of pinto, red enchilada sauce and added 2/3 of a 4 oz can of mild chopped green chilies. Best tortilla soup recipe ever.
53. Cyd says:

    YUM! The changes you made sound delicious! Thanks for passing that onto us! :)
54. Sheila says:

    I have made this soup about five times since I found your recipe. It's so delicious. I never get tired of it. Canned chicken breast, who knew?
55. Cyd says:

    Hi Sheila. Thanks for letting us know how you liked the soup. It's so easy and great for those crazy evenings. Have a Merry Christmas!
56. Michelle M. says:

    Woudl it still work right if I double the recipe to feed more people at my work potluck? I would like to be able to feed about 10-12 people with the recipe. Wasn't sure if that would be too much for the crockpot to cook in three hours or not.
57. Cyd says:

    You should be fine if you have a large slow cooker. If not, you could make it in 2 slow cookers. It's an easy recipe to double.
58. Barbara says:

    I use rotisserie chicken, much better than canned chicken. Pull all the white chicken off, divide it, freeze, you’ ll be set for the next batch of soup
59. Barbara says:

    Make it in the crock pot. I always use low sodium every chance..in the pk. of taco seasoning and some of the beans if I can find them
60. Jennifer Hawes says:

    I would love to make this, but I really dislike enchilada sauce. Is there anything I can add with the Taco seasoning instead?
61. Cliff Holmes says:

    This looks like it would be good over a baked potato...
62. Beth says:

    Mash up the beans really well before adding them (or use refried beans) and your family will never be the wiser. But they will be filled up with great taste and fiber!
63. Upplady.Com says:

    This is a nice recipe for the winter! I like to use black beans instead of chili beans and ground turkey instead of beef. Yummy! This tasted just like chili and nothing like tacos. I won t be making this one again. My husband is not a chili lover for some reason.
64. Robert Keating says:

    I made the Taco Soup and I got 6 servings. I'm retired and live alone. I use my crock pot alot. How the prep time is 5 minutes is unrealistic. Who'se opening your cans? Superman??? I timed the preparation and it took me 17.5 minutes to get everything into the crock pot. The soup is absolutely delicious. Just enough spice. I'm going to make it again and double the chicken.
65. Beth says:

    Absolutely loved this recipe! Delicious! Whole family loved it and it’s now my favorite ( and easiest!) Taco soup recipe! I even made it easier since I didn’t have time to make it in the slow cooker just dumped everything in a Dutch oven and cooked it on top of the stove for 20 minutes. Perfect!
66. Erynn says:

    This soup ours a staple in our house. So easy and so good! I add half a box of ditalini pasta and make it in my Instant Pot.
67. Christine says:

    That is not even remotely this soup!
68. Denise says:

    This is so delicious. I make it a few times a month and there are rarely any leftovers. I boost the flavor by using Bush’s Southwest Style Pinto Beans, and add about 2 tsps of Cilantro paste, a little extra cumin, and about a half tsp of lime juice. I finish with shredded sharp cheddar, diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, and some tortilla strips.
69. Kathy Terry says:

    This was great! I wonder about a recipe for Steak Tortilla Soup. Campbell used to have a wonderful Steak Tortilla Soup.
70. Ron C says:

    I made this tonight for dinner. I wanted something easy that I could slow cook. It was a hit! Everybody loved it.

    
71. Jane Holman says:

    Can I use canned turkey chunks instead of canned chicken chunks? I have a lot of canned turkey and don't know what to do with them.
72. Momma Cyd says:

    You can totally use canned turkey chunks with this recipe too.
73. Lynda says:

    This looks deeeeeeelish! Is this a soup that could be canned? My concern is the cream of chicken soup. I'm fairly new to canning and unsure about this one ingredient. Thanks!
74. Momma Cyd says:

    We have not tried canning this soup.
75. Amy says:

    What would you suggest substituting for the cream of chicken soup to make this DF? Thank you! Excited to try this recipe!
76. Amelia says:

    I can't wait to make. Looks yummy
77. Momma Cyd says:

    It's a family favorite! You will love the taste and it's so easy to make.
78. Momma Cyd says:

    Here is a recipe to make your own Dairy Free Cream of Chicken Soup - https://www.food.com/recipe/dairy-free-cream-of-chicken-523883
79. Lisa says:

    Super easy for a quick meal!

    
80. D Duncan says:

    My 3 adult children...21 to 26...LOVE this recipe. They like having the Tortillas, cheese and sour cream as extras. There are never any leftovers. First time, I used red enchilada sauce as I couldn't find the green and it was just as good as when I finally found the green sauce. We have this every other week as it is now a staple recipe. So eay too! We swap ground beef for the chicken too. Canned was fine but really couldn't taste it in the recipe. It kind of got lost in the other ingredients.

    
81. Melanie says:

    Looks great! Is nutritional info at the end for whole recipe or per serving ?
82. Momma Cyd says:

    It is per serving and that is getting 6 servings out of the recipe. If you get more servings - the calories will be less.
83. Sandy The good cooker says:

    Love it! Just right for an elderly couple, we are on a small income and go to food banks and they give cans of everything just needed to buy a few things.
84. Cheerful says:

    This is going to be a regular rotation for our busy nights! I love how easily you can tweak it to what you have on hand. Instead of corn, I used creamed corn, instead of regular diced tomatoes I used fire roasted tomotoes, I used cream of poblano in place of the cream of chicken, and That Great Sauce in leu of the green enchilada sauce. I used half of a Trader Joe's taco seasoning because of the heat. I am 100% certain whatever similar combo you have on hand of the needed ingredients will make a delicious soup!