Ranchero Soup Recipes

RANCH TACO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, onion, and jalapeno in a 4-quart soup pot and cook over medium-high heat until beef is cooked through and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
• Add crushed tomatoes, pinto beans, water, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, black olives, ranch dressing, and taco seasoning. Mix to combine. Bring soup to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

RANCHERO SOUP

Steps:

• Brush the onion, celery, zucchini and peppers with oil. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tons, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill vegetables, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 7-8 minutes on each side or until tender (pepper skins will char). , Immediately place peppers in a bowl; cover and let stand for 15-20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Coarsely chop grilled vegetables., In a large saucepan, combine the tomatoes, broth and carrots. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Stir in grilled vegetables, rice and lemon-pepper; heat through.

HUEVOS RANCHEROS

Steps:

• Prepare the salsa: Set a grater in a large bowl; grate the tomatoes and onion into the bowl. Add the jalapeno, chopped garlic, hot sauce, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Heat a medium skillet over low heat and add 2 teaspoons olive oil. Fry the salsa in the oil until it thickens slightly, 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside. Add the beans to the same pan along with the smashed garlic, 1/2 cup warm water and a pinch of salt; cook over low heat until warmed through, smashing slightly with a fork. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in another skillet. Fry the eggs sunny-side up; season with pepper. Place 1 warm tortilla on each plate. Divide the beans among them, then top with a fried egg, some salsa and cheese. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with the remaining salsa.

EASY TACO SOUP WITH RANCH

Steps:

• In a 4-quart Dutch oven or pot, brown ground beef with chopped onion, garlic, and green bell peppers
• Mix in the crushed tomatoes, tomatoes with green chiles, pinto beans, black beans, and whole kernel corn
• Add the beef broth, taco seasoning, ranch dressing mix, cumin, and coriander, bring soup to a boil, and simmer for 30 mins

KING RANCH CHICKEN SOUP

Steps:

• In a Dutch Oven, whisk together cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup and chicken broth. Stir in Rotel tomatoes, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and chicken. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, stir in Velveeta. Simmer for 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and incorporated into soup. Stir in corn tortilla strips and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Garnish with sour cream, green onions and cheddar cheese, if desired.

RANCHERO BEANS

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over high heat for 2 minutes. Add the bacon and fry until crispy, about 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat. Add the bay leaves, oregano, cumin, onions, chile, tomatoes and beans to the skillet. Cook the beans on a low flame for about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Serve hot in bowls.