Cheri's CREAMY SOUTHWESTERN TACO SOUP

GirlPimp · 12-01-2009, 07:16 PM

I made this tonight and I must say it's one of my favorite recipes so far.
I added a dab of sour cream in my bowl and mmmmmm so good

Its getting cold out too so perfect timing for soup.

Thanks again LindaSue for all your wonderful recipes!!

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LindaSue · 12-02-2009, 07:23 AM

I just want to point out that the recipe came from Cheri who is one of the administrators here at LCF.

GirlPimp · 12-02-2009, 08:24 AM

opps sorry cheri

it was delicious.. I'm eating the leftovers now

CherylB · 12-02-2009, 02:59 PM

Sounds yummy! I will try it soon. Snow's coming and soup is going to be so fine!

tyler43836 · 12-02-2009, 04:09 PM

Definitely one of my favorites!

becky123abc · 12-02-2009, 04:36 PM

I made this, but one of the cans of Rotel was labeled "hot" and hot it is!! Can anyone tell me what I might add to this soup to take away some of the hot/spicy??? It's delicious otherwise...

I'm not an experienced cook...

Thanks!

Purple Crayon · 12-02-2009, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becky123abc

I made this, but one of the cans of Rotel was labeled "hot" and hot it is!! Can anyone tell me what I might add to this soup to take away some of the hot/spicy??? It's delicious otherwise...

I'm not an experienced cook...

Thanks!

Make another batch without any Rotel and mix the two together.

AdeCafe · 12-02-2009, 06:03 PM

normally i would say add some sugar to break a bit of the heat, but i cant say that!

becky123abc · 12-02-2009, 07:27 PM

Thanks Purple Crayon! That's a good idea!

AdeCafe, I guess I'll pass too on the added sugar, but thanks!

Ana Ng · 12-02-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by becky123abc

I made this, but one of the cans of Rotel was labeled "hot" and hot it is!! Can anyone tell me what I might add to this soup to take away some of the hot/spicy??? It's delicious otherwise...

I'm not an experienced cook...

Thanks!

Dairy and sour cream cuts heat quickly...

Linny · 12-03-2009, 05:30 AM

This is a delicious soup!!

SCOTTSDALEJULIE · 12-03-2009, 09:26 AM

Becky, there are 2 types of Rotel. The HOT one and the one made with green chilies. The hot is very hot the other one is mild IMO Julie

becky123abc · 12-03-2009, 12:29 PM

Yes, I put one can of each in my soup. I won't ever get the hot one again...live and learn!

Ireally like the taste of the soup though. v

rotten · 12-03-2009, 06:32 PM

Actually, there are more then two types of rotel. I used the chunky in this tonight. I made a double batch. I found out you need a really large pot to make a double. It was oh so good though! Thanks!

kalena · 12-13-2009, 10:57 AM

Made this soup last wekk and it was great. My BF who never wants to eat low carb loved it. I didn't tell him it was lC till after he told me he liked it..

lbecker28 · 12-23-2009, 09:36 AM

This is one of my favorite LC meals. I serve it over shredded lettuce.

Dreamchaser · 12-23-2009, 09:47 AM

YUM, thanks for the great idea! I must try this

Question - how many ounces of beef broth is that? Because I usually buy it in a box.

GirlPimp · 12-23-2009, 05:12 PM

two 14 oz. cans is what I use

Dreamchaser · 12-23-2009, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GirlPimp

two 14 oz. cans is what I use

Thank you!

zay · 10-15-2012, 04:15 PM

Made this tonight and it was a huge hit with the family. It was very easy and it tasted "Gourmet" as the family said. I didn't change a single thing and won't change anything in the future.
I had some corn tortillas in the fridge. Cut and sprayed them with a little oil, salted and
baked them for the kids. Very nice meal. Thank you Cheri and Linda Sue!

GratefulParrot · 10-16-2012, 05:20 AM

I actually like the HOT one for myself. My family doesn't like it.

Rotel makes a mexican one, which is mild and has lime and cilantro added. It's the perfect heat level for them.

Another tip you might not know, but we make the chicken version as well. Just replace the beef with chicken, and use chicken broth. That easy.

Vilya · 10-16-2012, 08:17 AM

This is one of my absolute favorite recipes, and I too made a pot last night!

I use the original Rotel, and only 1 can instead of 2, since I don't like quite so many tomatoes in there. I think this soup has the best flavor of just about any soup I've ever had. It's delicious!!!

Dreamchaser - I use a full box of beef broth, rather than 2 cans, since I like mine to be a little more "soupy." It's just a few ounces more than using 2 cans.

island girl2 · 10-17-2012, 09:39 AM

made this for dinner last night and it was delicious - the only change i made was to add about 1 cup shredded cabbage for extra bulk.

BaileysGirl · 10-17-2012, 10:47 AM

I made this A LOT last fall/winter! I almost forgot about it!

JMacB · 10-17-2012, 04:54 PM

This was so good. Perfect quick dinner. One of my favorites so far!

crazywoman-n-wy · 10-17-2012, 11:07 PM

I really like this soup as well.
Sometimes I use chicken broth or one each of chicken & beef even in the beef recipe. And sometimes I use canned tomatoes and a can or 2 of diced green chilies, especially if I don't have Rotel on hand. I'll have to make sure I always pay close attention when I buy Rotel. I won't want to buy the Mexican style, I don't like cilantro, and not sure I'd like lime in it (don't think I would!). I also don't like it HOT! I have made the mistake of buying the hot before instead or the regular or mild.

I like to make the cheese crisps (or cheese crackers, whatever you call them) to go with this. And yes, I like to add a little sour cream to my bowl of soup too!

Another cold snap has hit, so it might just very well be the time to make a batch!

Mmmmm!!! Thanks Cheri!

Heheher · 10-18-2012, 01:40 PM

I made this yesterday and it's almonst gone. Really wonderful!

crazywoman-n-wy · 10-18-2012, 11:27 PM

I made a half batch this morning. I used canned diced tomatoes & a can of green chilies, and used 1/2 chicken & 1/2 beef broth.
Mmmm good on a chilly day.
I have a stick blender, and blended the (softened) cream cheese into the broths, then I also slightly blended the tomatoes.

astribling · 10-20-2012, 12:48 PM

I tried this soup today because I wanted something hot and creamy. WoW! So yummy! I used half chicken broth and half beef (cause that's what I had here) and also added about 1 cup of shredded and drained zucchini. It was delish!

Jennifer Eloff · 10-20-2012, 01:21 PM

Wish I could easily find MSG-free broth. I make my own chicken broth - guess I could sub that? Sounds wonderful!! Especially love the cream cheese in it. That's delightful!

12-01-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
GirlPimp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 189 Gallery: GirlPimp Stats: 165/123/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2, 2009	Cheri's CREAMY SOUTHWESTERN TACO SOUP I made this tonight and I must say it's one of my favorite recipes so far. I added a dab of sour cream in my bowl and mmmmmm so good Its getting cold out too so perfect timing for soup. Thanks again LindaSue for all your wonderful recipes!! Linda's Low Carb Menus & Recipes

10-17-2012, 11:07 PM	#26
crazywoman-n-wy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: WY Posts: 2,452 Gallery: crazywoman-n-wy Stats: 132/116/100 WOE: My way - low carb Start Date: Aug 2003	I really like this soup as well. Sometimes I use chicken broth or one each of chicken & beef even in the beef recipe. And sometimes I use canned tomatoes and a can or 2 of diced green chilies, especially if I don't have Rotel on hand. I'll have to make sure I always pay close attention when I buy Rotel. I won't want to buy the Mexican style, I don't like cilantro, and not sure I'd like lime in it (don't think I would!). I also don't like it HOT! I have made the mistake of buying the hot before instead or the regular or mild. I like to make the cheese crisps (or cheese crackers, whatever you call them) to go with this. And yes, I like to add a little sour cream to my bowl of soup too! Another cold snap has hit, so it might just very well be the time to make a batch! Mmmmm!!! Thanks Cheri! __________________ Billie ********* For God so loved the world he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life! John 3:16 * My mind not only wanders, sometimes it leaves completely.

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12-02-2009, 07:23 AM	#2
LindaSue Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 10,437 Gallery: LindaSue Stats: 167/117/120 - 5'7" WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: July 2002	I just want to point out that the recipe came from Cheri who is one of the administrators here at LCF.

12-02-2009, 08:24 AM	#3
GirlPimp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 189 Gallery: GirlPimp Stats: 165/123/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2, 2009	opps sorry cheri it was delicious.. I'm eating the leftovers now

12-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#4
CherylB Big Yapper! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 14,048 Gallery: CherylB	Sounds yummy! I will try it soon. Snow's coming and soup is going to be so fine!

12-02-2009, 04:09 PM	#5
tyler43836 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jalisco, MX (formerly NY,NY) Posts: 14,574 Gallery: tyler43836 Stats: ugh WOE: Atkins Start Date: Restart 3/31/08	Definitely one of my favorites!

12-02-2009, 04:36 PM	#6
becky123abc Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,769 Gallery: becky123abc Stats: (209)198/194/160 5'5.5" Start Date: April 27, 2013 (Before that -June 14, 2010)	I made this, but one of the cans of Rotel was labeled "hot" and hot it is!! Can anyone tell me what I might add to this soup to take away some of the hot/spicy??? It's delicious otherwise... I'm not an experienced cook... Thanks!

12-02-2009, 06:03 PM	#8
AdeCafe Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 88 Gallery: AdeCafe WOE: low carb my way, mostly atkins Start Date: feb 07	normally i would say add some sugar to break a bit of the heat, but i cant say that!

12-02-2009, 07:27 PM	#9
becky123abc Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,769 Gallery: becky123abc Stats: (209)198/194/160 5'5.5" Start Date: April 27, 2013 (Before that -June 14, 2010)	Thanks Purple Crayon! That's a good idea! AdeCafe, I guess I'll pass too on the added sugar, but thanks!

12-03-2009, 05:30 AM	#11
Linny Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NW PA Posts: 4,803 Gallery: Linny Stats: Lost 50 lbs WOE: Organic & Natural Whole Food version of Atkins	This is a delicious soup!!

12-03-2009, 09:26 AM	#12
SCOTTSDALEJULIE Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SCOTTSDALE.AZ Posts: 4,054 Gallery: SCOTTSDALEJULIE Stats: 242/202/145	Becky, there are 2 types of Rotel. The HOT one and the one made with green chilies. The hot is very hot the other one is mild IMO Julie

12-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#13
becky123abc Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,769 Gallery: becky123abc Stats: (209)198/194/160 5'5.5" Start Date: April 27, 2013 (Before that -June 14, 2010)	Yes, I put one can of each in my soup. I won't ever get the hot one again...live and learn! Ireally like the taste of the soup though. v

12-03-2009, 06:32 PM	#14
rotten Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 245 Gallery: rotten	Actually, there are more then two types of rotel. I used the chunky in this tonight. I made a double batch. I found out you need a really large pot to make a double. It was oh so good though! Thanks!

12-13-2009, 10:57 AM	#15
kalena Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dickinson, Texas Posts: 328 Gallery: kalena Stats: 220/180/160 WOE: combination diet	Made this soup last wekk and it was great. My BF who never wants to eat low carb loved it. I didn't tell him it was lC till after he told me he liked it..

12-23-2009, 09:36 AM	#16
lbecker28 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,024 Gallery: lbecker28	This is one of my favorite LC meals. I serve it over shredded lettuce.

12-23-2009, 09:47 AM	#17
Dreamchaser Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 11,674 Gallery: Dreamchaser	YUM, thanks for the great idea! I must try this Question - how many ounces of beef broth is that? Because I usually buy it in a box.

12-23-2009, 05:12 PM	#18
GirlPimp Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 189 Gallery: GirlPimp Stats: 165/123/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: November 2, 2009	two 14 oz. cans is what I use

10-15-2012, 04:15 PM	#20
zay Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DET Posts: 3,727 Gallery: zay Stats: 331/289.5/146 WOE: Caloric deficit/adequate protein/moderate carbs	Made this tonight and it was a huge hit with the family. It was very easy and it tasted "Gourmet" as the family said. I didn't change a single thing and won't change anything in the future. I had some corn tortillas in the fridge. Cut and sprayed them with a little oil, salted and baked them for the kids. Very nice meal. Thank you Cheri and Linda Sue!

10-16-2012, 05:20 AM	#21
GratefulParrot Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nashville Posts: 376 Gallery: GratefulParrot Stats: Old playing weight of 245 WOE: induction Start Date: 9/12/11	I actually like the HOT one for myself. My family doesn't like it. Rotel makes a mexican one, which is mild and has lime and cilantro added. It's the perfect heat level for them. Another tip you might not know, but we make the chicken version as well. Just replace the beef with chicken, and use chicken broth. That easy.

10-16-2012, 08:17 AM	#22
Vilya Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,688 Gallery: Vilya Stats: 285/184/170 WOE: LC/HF for T2 diabetes Start Date: Sept. 2011	This is one of my absolute favorite recipes, and I too made a pot last night! I use the original Rotel, and only 1 can instead of 2, since I don't like quite so many tomatoes in there. I think this soup has the best flavor of just about any soup I've ever had. It's delicious!!! Dreamchaser - I use a full box of beef broth, rather than 2 cans, since I like mine to be a little more "soupy." It's just a few ounces more than using 2 cans.

10-17-2012, 09:39 AM	#23
island girl2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Masset, B. C., Canada Posts: 197 Gallery: island girl2 Stats: 225/190.2/150 WOE: low carb - starting hcg apr. 13/13 Start Date: March 2010/restart sept. 2012/hcg apr 13	made this for dinner last night and it was delicious - the only change i made was to add about 1 cup shredded cabbage for extra bulk.

10-17-2012, 10:47 AM	#24
BaileysGirl Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,639 Gallery: BaileysGirl Stats: 222/190.5/175 WOE: Juddd Start Date: Jan 12 2013	I made this A LOT last fall/winter! I almost forgot about it!

10-17-2012, 04:54 PM	#25
JMacB Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Alabama Posts: 555 Gallery: JMacB Stats: 275/212/160 WOE: Modified Atkins/general low carb Start Date: Feb 2012	This was so good. Perfect quick dinner. One of my favorites so far!

10-18-2012, 01:40 PM	#27
Heheher Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 5,263 Gallery: Heheher Stats: HW160/restarted at 142.8/Current 115 5'2" WOE: Atkins Start Date: Re-started 3/18/11	I made this yesterday and it's almonst gone. Really wonderful!

10-18-2012, 11:27 PM	#28
crazywoman-n-wy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: WY Posts: 2,452 Gallery: crazywoman-n-wy Stats: 132/116/100 WOE: My way - low carb Start Date: Aug 2003	I made a half batch this morning. I used canned diced tomatoes & a can of green chilies, and used 1/2 chicken & 1/2 beef broth. Mmmm good on a chilly day. I have a stick blender, and blended the (softened) cream cheese into the broths, then I also slightly blended the tomatoes.

10-20-2012, 12:48 PM	#29
astribling Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 129 Gallery: astribling Stats: 212/170.25/169 WOE: Moderate carbs/no sugar,no wheat Start Date: June 26, 2012	I tried this soup today because I wanted something hot and creamy. WoW! So yummy! I used half chicken broth and half beef (cause that's what I had here) and also added about 1 cup of shredded and drained zucchini. It was delish!

10-20-2012, 01:21 PM	#30
Jennifer Eloff Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tropics Posts: 3,075 Gallery: Jennifer Eloff WOE: Atkins/Moderate Carbs Start Date: 1999	Wish I could easily find MSG-free broth. I make my own chicken broth - guess I could sub that? Sounds wonderful!! Especially love the cream cheese in it. That's delightful!