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.

Shankar Karn
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I loved this soup!


Md Asraf
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This soup was a great way to use up some extra zucchini.


Dawood Khilji
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I really enjoyed this soup. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


md Sakir
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This soup was delicious! I loved the way the zucchini and taco seasoning came together.


Chen Lee Harry
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This was a great recipe! The soup was easy to make and very flavorful. I loved the combination of zucchini and taco seasoning.


Omolu Barry
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This soup was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the zucchini added a nice texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


prince ifeanyi
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The zucchini adds a nice sweetness and the taco seasoning gives it a delicious kick.


Md Sujad
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This soup was a great way to use up some extra zucchini. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I added a bit of extra chili powder to give it a little more heat.


A K H
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This soup was easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors. The zucchini added a nice sweetness and the taco seasoning gave it a nice kick. I'll definitely be making this again.


Abu Sayem
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was flavorful and filling, and the zucchini gave it a unique texture. I'll definitely be making this again.


Sardar Saklain
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This soup was a hit with my family! The zucchini added a nice sweetness and the taco seasoning gave it a delicious kick. I'll definitely be making this again.