Taco Bean Soup

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Taco Bean Soup to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Taco Bean Soup, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

• (PICTURED ABOVE)
• sharon thompson, hunter, kansas
• This hearty three-bean soup is very easy to fix.
• You can add a can of green chilies if you like it
• hotter. I increase the amount of tomatoes and
• beans for large church get-togethers.
• 1 pound bulk pork sausage
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 envelope taco seasoning
• 4 cups water
• 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans,
• rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans,
• rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo beans,
• rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) stewed
• tomatoes
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Mexican
• diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 jar (16 ounces) chunky salsa
• Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and
• sliced ripe olives, optional
• 1 In a soup kettle, cook sausage and beef
• over medium heat until no longer pink;

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Add taco seasoning and mix well

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Stir in the water, beans, tomatoes and salsa

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Garnish with sour cream, cheese and olives if desired

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Yield: 12-14 servings

Step 6: Technique & Execution

CHRISTMAS FRUIT SALAD (PICTURED BELOW) ina vickers, dumas, arkansas My mother-in-law served this delightful salad the very first Thanksgiving I spent with my husband’s family