Jar Meals: Taco Soup

One of THE most popular jar meal recipes, Taco Soup is delicious!  Several variations of it exist but this one is simple and delicious.

To change it up a bit you can serve it with tortilla chips or in a bread bowl.  I love to have shredded cheddar, sliced avocado, and sour cream as yummy additions to this hearty soup.

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp. taco seasoning

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

3 Tbsp. THRIVE Tomato Powder

1/4 c. THRIVE Chopped Onions - Freeze Dried

3/4 c. THRIVE Ground Hamburger - Freeze Dried

3/4 c. THRIVE Instant Pinto Beans

3/4 c. THRIVE Instant Black Beans

3/4 c. THRIVE Sweet Corn - Freeze Dried

2 Tbsp. THRIVE Green Chili Peppers - Freeze Dried

Directions:

1.  Layer ingredients in order into a clean, dry glass quart jar.

2.  Put on the lid and store in a cool, dark spot in your kitchen or pantry.   (see the Jar Meal page for info on long term storage of jar meals.)

To Use:

1.  Add 8 cups water (you may like less for a thicker, chili-like soup) to a pot. 

2.  Pour in jar meal ingredients, stir well, and bring to a boil.

3.  Turn down heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until beans are cooked through.

The best way to prep jar meals is in bulk; here are the amounts for ordering if you want to make 15 jar meals of the Taco Soup.

Order these items from me:  (FD = freeze dried

1 pantry can of Tomato Powder
1 pantry can of Chopped Onion FD
1 can (#10) of Ground Hamburger FD
1 can (#10) of Instant Pinto Beans
1 can (#10) of Instant Black Beans
1 can (#10) of Sweet Corn FD
1 pantry can of Green Chili Peppers FD

You'll also need salt, pepper, and about 3 cups of taco seasoning.

Recipe Source:  Melissa Coombs