Tamale Soup Recipe

Name: Tamale Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup celery, diced; 1/4 cup carrot, diced; 1 cup onion, diced; Olive oil flavored pan spray; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken stock; 1 cup diced tomato with juice; 1/2 cup tomato puree; 1/2 cup zucchini, diced; 1/4 cup corn kernels; 1 cup garbanzo beans; 1 teaspoon adobo paste from canned chipotle peppers; 2 cups masa harina de maiz; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 cups warm chicken stock; 4 tablespoons light butter; 6 ounces cooked, boneless, skinless smoked turkey, shredded; 1/4 cup red or green salsa

Servings: persons

1/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup carrot, diced
1 cup onion, diced
Olive oil flavored pan spray
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup diced tomato with juice
1/2 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup zucchini, diced
1/4 cup corn kernels
1 cup garbanzo beans
1 teaspoon adobo paste from canned chipotle peppers
2 cups masa harina de maiz
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups warm chicken stock
4 tablespoons light butter
6 ounces cooked, boneless, skinless smoked turkey, shredded
1/4 cup red or green salsa

1
For the Soup: Gently sweat the celery, carrot and onion using the pan spray until the onion has softened, keeping a lid on the pot except when stirring.
2
Add oregano, cumin and garlic.
3
Sweat for a few more minutes.
4
Add the stock and simmer 30 minutes.
5
Add tomato products, zucchini, corn, garbanzo beans and adobo paste.
6
Simmer 10 minutes.
7
Unwrap the tamales, place 2 each in 6 large bottom soup bowls.
8
Ladle soup over tamales.
9
Garnish, if desired, with chopped cilantro, crumbled Queso Ranchero, and a squeeze of lime.
10
Combine masa, salt and stock.
11
In a large mixing bowl, whip softened light butter until fluffy, then incorporate into masa.
12
Spread a 2 1/2 by 4-nch rectangle of masa mixture onto an 8 by 10 inch aluminum foil rectangle.
13
Combine the chicken and salsa, then place 2 tablespoons lengthwise on the masa.
14
Gently fold over the foil lengthwise.
15
Crimp the masa together.
16
Roll up and close first the long side and finally the ends to form a pocket.
17
Steam, covered with toweling for 1 1/2 hours.

854

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

119

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup celery, diced, 1/4 cup carrot, diced, 1 cup onion, diced, Olive oil flavored pan spray, and more.

Yes, Tamale Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tamale Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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