Dive into a comforting bowl of Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings, a delightful fusion that combines the rich flavors of tamales with a hearty soup base. This recipe features ground beef, colorful vegetables, and a medley of beans and tomatoes, creating a satisfying and filling dish.
The optional tamale dumplings, made from masa harina and cheese, add a unique twist, making each spoonful even more delightful.
Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this soup is sure to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Let’s get cooking!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
People will love this Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings because it brings together all the comforting, bold flavors of traditional tamales in a warm, easy-to-make soup.
The combination of tender beef, sweet corn, and savory beans creates a hearty, flavorful base, while the tamale chunks add that irresistible, homestyle corn flavor everyone craves.
The optional masa dumplings add a delightful, soft texture, making each spoonful even more satisfying.
Plus, it’s a one-pot dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, offering all the deliciousness of tamales without the fuss of making them from scratch!
Key Ingredients:
Key ingredients in this Tamale Soup include ground beef, stewed tomatoes, Rotel tomatoes, pinto beans, corn, and beef broth, which form the flavorful base.
The tamales, either canned or homemade, provide the signature tamale taste, while hominy adds extra texture.
For the optional tamale dumplings, masa harina, shredded cheese, and chicken broth come together to create soft, cheesy dumplings that enhance the soup’s richness.
Tamale Soup with Tamale Dumplings
Ingredients:
Tamale Soup:
1 lb. ground beef
1 C. chopped onion
1 C. chopped green pepper
1 (28 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 (14 oz.) can Rotel tomatoes
1 (14 oz.) can pinto beans, undrained
1 (14 oz.) can corn, drained
1 (14 oz.) can beef broth
2 (15 oz.) cans beef tamales in chili sauce OR 3 to 4 homemade tamales, plus a can (10 oz.) of enchilada sauce
1 can white hominy, drained
Cumin, to taste (optional)
Cilantro, to taste (optional)
Grated cheese for topping
Cilantro for garnish
Tamale Dumplings (optional):
1 C. masa harina
1/2 C. shredded cheese
1/2 C. chicken broth divided
3 T. oil
Instructions:
Tamale Soup:
Remove paper from individual tamales, chop into 1 inch bite size pieces, and set aside; reserve sauce.
Cook beef together with onions and bell pepper until beef is fully cooked. Drain away any excess fat and transfer to a large soup pot.
Add tomatoes, hominy, beans, corn, and broth. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Stir in tamale pieces and 1/2 cup of reserved sauce. Heat through.
Serve topped with your favorite cheese such as a Colby Jack mix.