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Taco Soup

Taco Soup

51 Ratings
51 Ratings
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MyPlate Kitchen
Makes: 10 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Top this ground beef and bean taco soup with shredded lettuce and fat free sour cream or nonfat yogurt for the full taco experience.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 cans diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces each)
  • 3 cups corn (2-15.5 ounce cans, rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cans red kidney beans (15.5 ounces each, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/3 cup water

Directions

1. Cook meat in a pot over medium heat until brown.

2. Put meat in a strainer to drain fat. Rinse with hot water.

3. Mix all the ingredients in a pot and cook on low for an hour.

Notes

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Source:

2009 Recipe Calendar
University of Maryland Extension
Food Supplement Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cup (298g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 265
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 28 mg
Sodium 503 mg
Carbohydrates 39 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 64 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 767 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 265
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 28 mg
Carbohydrates 39 g
Dietary Fiber 10 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 19 g
Minerals
Calcium 64 mg
Potassium 767 mg
Sodium 503 mg
Copper 330 mcg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 68 mg
Phosphorus 256 mg
Selenium 10 mcg
Zinc 4 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 24 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 1 mcg
Vitamin C 13 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 151 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.6 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 74 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 3 ounces

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