Sweetpea's Burrito Soup

[Sweetpea]

First of all... I am new to this, so if I am repeating an already existing soup I apologize.

I've been doing LDL less than a week and the other night I was craving something creamy and yummy for dinner. The soup recipes on here sounded great, but I didn't have all the ingredients.. so I went to my cupboard and this is what I had.. and used to make my soup.

1 16 oz. can of Great Northern beans (pintos would be great, but I didn't have any)
1 6oz can of V-8 juice
1 tsp of Taco Seasoning
1 C. Diced Tomatoes

I simply used my potato masher to PARTIALLY mash the beans (you want come chunks) put it in my little pot, added the v-8, the diced tomatoes and the taco seasoning, simmered it over med. heat for about 15 mins and it was ready to eat!

FAST, EASY and only 4 ingredients...
If you want to make it for more than one person (this was only 2 bowls worth) simply double or triple the recipe.

TIPS FOR TOPPINGS:
Craving sour cream? blend up just a little bit of ff cottage cheese and put a little dollop on top.
or, use a slice of ff borden cheddar on top...

PS:I'm gonna put a few black olives on mine next time!

[Sweetpea]

oops.. I have a confession to make..
This was indeed a 5 ingredient soup. I forgot to list that I put a Cup of frozen corn in. Sorry.
Gee, I guess you could brown some Turkey, Chicken or lean Beef for this too... but as I said, I was in a hurry and only had a few ingredients.. I promise, it's good just like it is.. but if you want something hardier, add meat!

Thanks for your patience with a newbie!

[crickadoodle]

sweetpea -- that sounds so easy and good.  just the type of recipe busy people need!

[MissBizzyLizzy]

that does sound yummy but instead of using a taco seasoning packet...i would use some chili powder and cumin. i bet the taco seasoning had some sort of sugar in it.  just sayin' 

[LovinLDL]

Way to keep things honest there Lizzy:-). (Insert thumbsup emoticon here)

Blessings,
Julie (Who wanted to boost this soup to the top so as not to lose it and encourage Lizzy at the same time)

[Sweetpea]

Thanks for reminding folks they SHOULD check their labels... but my taco season was completely sugar free. 

[Victoria]

Sweetpea,

What brand of taco seasoning did you use that doesn't contain sugar?  I can't find one at my grocery store that is sugar free.

VickiLynn

[rodie]

Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Supplies

6 teaspoons chili powder
5 teaspoons paprika
4 1/2 teaspoons cumin
3 teaspoons onion powder
2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Mix well.
Place in a storage container with a tight fitting lid. Seal well.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to six months.
Makes 21 teaspoons. Approximately 7 teaspoons of the mix equal a 1.25-ounce package of purchased taco seasoning mix.


Don't know if this is on the board somewhere.but I found this recipe on the net

Rodie

[bamaluvr]

This sounds really good......Sweetpea welcome to LDL.

[Sweetpea]

Well Vicki... I'm a little confused... because the packets of Taco seasoning say 0 grams of sugar, but when I went bck and looked again to answer your question the ingredients listed sugar... even tho it says 0 grams. SOooooo, I will use the above recipe so I don't get even a trace of the naughty stuff! Thanks for helping me out! (btw, it is Ortega that lists 0 grams, but lists sugar in the ingredient list).