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.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
This looks so easy and so delicious!! Recipes like this are perfect for the cold winter when you just want a warm meal with little effort 🙂
Beth @ bethcakes says
Oh, this looks so good! It’s rainy and dark out today and I just want a big bowl of this for lunch.
Pam says
What a great idea! This soup looks quick, easy, and so delicious!
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says
Opening cans and dumping into a pot is my kind of dinner on a busy night – and this would be so much better than leftovers!
Prudy @butter, basil, and breadcrumbs says
I can totally relate… lol. Love this. The soup looks fabulous. I love the fact that this is quick and easy….especially after a long day at work! So perfect for these cold winter days!! <3
Meghan @ Spoonful of Flour says
I am loving all of the flavors in this soup- easy and delicious!
Mary Frances @ The Sweet {Tooth} Life says
I cannot tell you how much I understand this post. Going through the fridge with someone and can’t deciding what to eat? Check. Too lazy for the slow cooker? Check. Wanting fast and healthy soups? Check! Definitely pinning and trying this one!
Dan from Platter Talk says
Pamela,
Great looking soup, and such an appetizing idea with the cold weather here. Great post my friend!!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
I always have room on my menu for a 20 minute meal. One that looks this great?! Even better!
Shawn @ Fruity 'N' Nutty says
Love the GIF, how did you make it? This dish looks amazing, getting kinda hungry right now even though I just ate. I often find myself reaching for chocolate and cookies when I’m starving too. 😛 Thankfully, I don’t have to do the cooking, just one of the many perks of living at home. 🙂
Robyn @simply fresh dinners says
Wow, Pam, this looks fantastic and I love it that there are no preservatives.
I’m all about quick and easy too, especially when everyone’s tummy is rumbling, lol.
Thanks for the tip!
Monet says
This is exactly what I need! We’re supposed to get a deep freeze at the end of the week (temps will reach 15 degrees…for a high!) so soup and stews must happen. Thank you for sharing! Here’s to a wonderful first week of December!
M @ Onthesamepage says
This season is so perfect for the quick soups and stews!!! This looks delicious… like how the tamales are like another form of “dumplings” in a soup… thanks for sharing!
jackie @ Marin mama cooks says
Oh girl! I’m so much like you when I get home from a long day. I get home, put on my sweats and slide my feet into my slippers, it’s total comfort mode. My kids are now following my footsteps and getting into their jammies before dinner. We’re all so lame 🙂 I hate the nightly “what’s for dinner” question. It’s no fun especially when you’re starving and can’t run out to the grocery store. On nights like that I sometimes just have a bowl of cereal! 🙂 xoxo, Jackie
Von says
Haha…..I always get that indecision when I’m planning what to make for dinner- there’s always too many things I want to make but when it comes time to make them, unless I’ve planned ahead, it seems like it requires too much effort!! Your soup looks easy and delicious! 🙂
kimmythevegan says
Ahahaha I love the rainbow pajama pants and bars of chocolate ;p Too funny!
marcie says
This soup is a breath of fresh air after all the turkey! I’m ready for some Mexican food.
Kelly @ hidden fruits and veggies says
Oh man, I wish they had vegetarian canned tamales. I love tamales so much and would definitely be all over this soup! I’m all too familiar with the hangry, need dinner now, post-work meltdowns.
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
I love soup for a quick and easy dinner and this tamale taco soup looks perfect! I head right for the chocolate as soon as I get home too 🙂
Bam's Kitchen says
I completely understand those I do not feel like cooking days and this great tamale soup is one way to avoid the hectic kitchen aftermath with some easy ingredients from our pantry. Looks delicious and love that first photo with your soup dripping. How did you do that? Take Care, BAM
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
Ok,I’ve been needing more meals like this these past few days, because finals and stuff have me laying on the floor crying because there’s no dinner 🙁 I cannot wait to try this one, it sounds fabulous! 😉
Davida @ The Healthy Maven says
I need more meals like these. Calling hungry Davs irritable would be an understatement! Love the GIF 🙂
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
Definitely going to have to check out these tamales. Totally have those nights when I’m exhausted from work and looking for an easy dinner .
Kumar's Kitchen says
such a glorious and warm bowl of soup…love the ease of preparing it,its vibrant color and delectable flavors…absolutely comforting,thanks for sharing 🙂
amy @ fearless homemaker says
I am VERY intrigued by these tamales in a can, especially with the non-weird ingredient list. And this soup sounds SO good. I had chicken tortilla soup for lunch – a tasty relative of this soup. =)
Shundara@SavyNaturalista says
Tamales in a can yummy!!! and on 340 calories I am in heaven 🙂 I love the soup so rich and yummy 🙂
Kelly says
Love the flavors of this soup Pamela! What a perfect way to warm up especially after a chilly day spend outside. Hehe, love that first gif, makes me want to grab a spoon and dig in:)
Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
This tamale taco soup is new for me…I’d love to try it! The picture with the soup dripping from the spoon made me smile! Great job, Pamela! Pinned!
Angie@Angie's Recipes says
Such a warming and comforting treat!
John@Kitchen Riffs says
I haven’t had a Hormel beef tamale in years! This is a great way to use them – this is a totally fun soup, and a tasty one too, I’ll bet. We can be pretty indecisive about dinner, too – usually on those days we raid our freezer for something. 🙂 Fun recipe – thanks.