Easy to make tamale soup recipe that only takes 20 minutes to make!
Tamale Soup Recipe
Are you like us and are extremely indecisive when it comes to dinner when there are no plans? “What’s for dinner?” is the worst question in the world when the response is “I don’t know, what do you want?” That leaves Matthew and I both opening the freezer, looking in the vegetable drawer, browsing the pasta selection and usually ends up with me on the ground crying “Just eat without me! I can’t decide!”. That’s what hungry bellies do, they make you irritable.
So enter this Easy Tamale Taco Soup. I’m really big on quick meals when we’re on deadline for projects. Slow cookers rule, but sometimes I don’t have time in the morning to get it started so I need something super quick. That’s why canned goods and frozen vegetables rule.
This Taco Soup is made in 20 minutes. You use up all your energy opening up the cans, dump them into a pot, boil and simmer for 20 minutes. Then you sit at your dinner table and eat it about 2 minutes because you are that hungry.
Do you guys know about Homel Beef Tamales in Chili Sauce? I recently came across them in my travels at the grocery store. They are basically Tamales in a can. They scream out “lazy”. I love it.
And the ingredients aren’t frightening at all for Tamales in a can: Water, Beef, Tomatoes (Water, Tomato Paste), Corn Meal, Corn Flour, Masa Harina, Salt, Chili Powder (Chili Peppers, Flavoring), Lime, Cornstarch, Paprika, Spice.” No additives, no preservatives, no words I can’t pronounce. Pretty cool right? And even better the entire can is 340 calories. Throw this in a pot with just a full lineup of beans and corn and you got a pretty healthy extra quick meal.
I hope you enjoy this easy Tamale Soup!
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Lori Johnson says
We loved this soup. Will definitely make it again. I thought the broth was delicious!!! Thank you for sharing, have a blessed day.
Pamela Reed says
Thank you Lori, so happy to hear you liked this soup – thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Carol says
Our mom was a wonderful cook – almost everything from scratch except for tamales. She bought them in a can & we enjoyed eating them. That was many years ago, however maybe these Hormel ones are still available. If so I will be making this soup. If not, I may make it with tamales in a package.
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
Oh yum! I love tamales, so I’m sure I would totally rock this soup! Love it! Pinning!
Julie @ Table for Two says
Ha! I totally dig that gif – so fun!!! I should start trying to do it too. Such a nice visual! This taco soup looks so comforting and has got so much great flavor in it!
Debra says
We can buy these great frozen tamales… But th brand escapes me. Soup is always a great go-to meal.
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
So great that you’ve been so busy with work! And I’m super jealous that you get to work with a partner you love so much 🙂 Haha, deciding what’s for dinner is the worst!!! I always ask Nate for ideas and he never has any, ugh! This soup sounds so delicious and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Samina | The Cupcake Confession says
Ahhhhhh now these are the kind of meals I would enjoy every single day of my life! Talk about feeling irritated when hungry! I too have fits of rage every so often when I am starving and there’s nothing good to eat! But this soup solves my problem! This is just toooooo good! Love it!
Anne ~ Uni Homemaker says
I hate the feeling of not having dinner plans or knowing what’s for dinner. When I used to have an office job, that was always the question of the day… “what do you want for dinner?” Most of the time, Chris and I ended up buying take-outs or eating frozen food. I hate those nights… I do however love this soup! And love the simplicity of it. It’s a total easy weeknight dinner. Love it Pamela!
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Holy cow that’s a gorgeous soup. I don’t know if we can get tamales in a can but if I can find them here in Australia, this soup is mine!
Suzanne says
Delicious soup! I have never seen a can of tamales. Sounds easy to make, love that and really tasty.
Ruby @ The Ruby Red Apron says
I had no idea those tamales in a can were edible?! LOL Thanks for letting us know they’re safe… now I am intrigued. This looks super comforting and delicious!
Sarah & Arkadi says
We hardly make Mexican dishes at home. I think this recipe will inspire us! Thanks!
Monica says
I’ve been making soup constantly this Fall/Winter and loving it. And I’m all about smart shortcuts and your tamales definitely fit that! Great find.
Lidia says
I get those days A LOT! This ready-made soup in 20 minutes is genius! And what gorgeous colours. That deep red with the green cilantro… beautiful Pamela! I will definitely try this.
Liz says
There’s nothing better than a soup with a hit of spice on a chilly evening! Yours looks terrific!
ashley - baker by nature says
All I really want in life these days is SOUP SOUP SOUP! This tamale version looks wonderful!
Ashley says
haha being hungry definitely makes me super cranky. My husband too : ) I love quick dinners like this one – so perfect for this time of the year when things get completely crazy!
Chris @ Shared Appetite says
This is totally perfect for weeknight dinner! My wife and I are the same way. “What’s for dinner?” typically ends with a quick trip for take-out. I’ve never heard of the Hormel beef tamale but I’m going to search it out now… I need this soup in my life immediately!
yummychunklet says
Love the sound of this soup!
The Squishy Monster says
I’ve never heard of those tamales but now I’ll be on the look out, thanks for the suggestion girl!!