Dutch Oven 7 Can Soup (2024)

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

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Dutch Oven 7 Can Soup is a deliciously simple recipe that uses pantry staples, plus it’s easy to adapt and customize.

Anyone can make this soup; no cooking skills required. It’s great for busy weeknight dinners, camping, even dorm room cooking. Need more no-fail recipes? Try our Beanie Weenies and Italian Chicken and Gravy recipes.

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What is 7 Can Soup?

It pretty much is exactly what it sounds like, 7 canned goods made into a delicious soup. The great thing about this soup is how budget friendly it is and it feeds a crowd. Also, there’s little to no prep time.

Flavor wise, this seven can soup tastes halfway between taco or tortilla soup and chili.

Recipe ingredients

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  • Beans —we used both pinto beans and black beans. DO NOT DRAIN.
  • Tomatoes —we used Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies) and petite diced tomatoes.
  • Sweet Corn — yellow or white, sweet or not will work perfectly. We liked the bit of sweetness in this dish.
  • No beans chili — skip the bean since we’re adding them individually.
  • Cheese sauce — for extra flavor we went with fiesta nacho flavor, but regular is great too.
  • Taco Seasoning — We used mild, use any spice level. Spice blends or mixtures work too and in a pinch, can be omitted.

Step by step directions

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Step 1 — Open each can and pour the contents in. Do not drain any of them, as the liquid in them will form your soup broth.

Step 2 — Stir all the canned goods together and add the taco seasoning packet. Mix well.

Step 3 — Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Once heated through, garnish with your favorite toppings.

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Adaptations and variations

There’s so many ways you can play with this recipe.

Meat — beef up this recipe (pun intended) with a pound of browned ground beef, fresh Mexican chorizo, or 2-3 cups of shredded chicken. Also, toss in any leftover meat that won’t make another meal.

Hearty — small macaroni or shell pasta is a great way to add extra heartiness to the soup. Cooked rice is also great.

Cans — here’s where you can really go crazy. Use more beans like white or kidney, fire roasted tomatoes, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce, canned chicken, and vegetables.

Toppings — sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced cilantro, diced green onions, fresh salsa, avocado, tortilla chips and lime wedges are all delicious toppings.

Spice level

Some like it hot; others not so much. Here’s some ideas on how to make it spicy…or not:

  • Mild — use mild everything, mild taco seasoning packet, mild Rotel.
  • Medium — add 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, ground chipotle or cayenne powder.
  • Hot — use hot everything from taco seasoning to Rotel, add 1 teaspoon or more of chipotle or cayenne powder, or chipotles in adobo.

Sodium

We know canned foods can be high in sodium. If this is a concern for you, use low-salt or no salt added cans.

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What to serve with 7 can soup

We love eating this as a meal, so a simple green salad and cornbread is how we roll!

Recipe FAQs

Can I use frozen corn instead of canned?

Absolutely, you’ll want to use about a cup and a half.

Can I freeze this?

Yes, you can freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Can I make this in the Crockpot?

Sure, add everything to your slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 2 hours.

What can I do with the leftovers?

Slowly add cubes of Velvetta cheese to thicken and turn it into a delicious dip.

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Dutch Oven 7 Can Soup

Dutch Oven 7 Can Soup is a deliciously simple recipe that uses pantry staples, plus it's easy to adapt and customize.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time15 minutes mins

Total Time20 minutes mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 7 Can Soup

Servings: 10 people

Calories: 291kcal

Author: Ned Adams

Equipment

  • 5 quart Dutch Oven

Ingredients

  • 15 oz no-bean chili
  • 15.5 oz pinto beans
  • 15.5 oz black beans
  • 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
  • 14.5 oz corn
  • 10 oz Rotel
  • 10.75 oz fiesta nacho cheese sauce
  • 1 oz taco seasoning any spice level

US StandardMetric

Instructions

  • Toss everything into the Dutch oven.

  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat, then allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes.

  • Remove from heat and serve with your favorite toppings.

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Notes

Mix it up:

Meat — beef up this recipe (pun intended) with a pound of browned ground beef, fresh Mexican chorizo, or 2-3 cups of shredded chicken. Also, toss in any leftover meat that won’t make another meal.

Hearty — small macaroni or shell pasta is a great way to add extra heartiness to the soup. Cooked rice is also great.

Cans — here’s where you can really go crazy. Use more beans like white or kidney, fire roasted tomatoes, diced green chilies, enchilada sauce, canned chicken, and vegetables.

Toppings — sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, diced cilantro, diced green onions, fresh salsa, avocado, tortilla chips and lime wedges are all delicious toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 805IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg

Dutch Oven Daddy is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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FAQs

Can I use a Dutch oven for soup? ›

Dutch ovens are perfect to use with making soup, but can also be used for roasts, stews, casseroles, or even for braising meat!

Can 7 can soup be frozen? ›

7-Can Soup can be made ahead and frozen. Bring the soup to room temperature before transferring to freezer-safe zip-top bags or airtight containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating on the stovetop until hot throughout.

What can I add to canned soup to make it better? ›

More vegetables: This is a great place for leftover cooked veggies. If you are working with a creamed soup, consider pureeing some vegetables to stir in. Cooked cauliflower, potatoes, winter squash, or carrots would work really well. Herbs: Fresh chives, thyme, or cilantro stirred in just before serving.

What's in 7 bean soup? ›

This simple and comforting seven bean stew features a medley of dried lentils, pinto beans, navy beans, black eyed peas, kidney beans and black beans. A hearty and delicious stew for cold weather.

Can you store soup in a cast iron Dutch oven? ›

Some cast iron pots are enameled on the inside, and they would not be reactive (and thus more suitable for storage).

Why can't you freeze soup? ›

Sadly, soups with any kind of cream or milk base tend to separate with freezing. This leads to a grainy textured soup that will probably end up poured down the drain after reheating. Try freezing these soups before adding in the dairy, and when it comes time to reheat, you can mix it in on the stovetop.

Does canned soup go bad if it freezes? ›

Cans of food that freeze accidentally, such as those left in a car or basem*nt in sub-zero temperatures, can be unsafe to eat. However, a frozen can that has not thawed and is not swollen, can be safely defrosted in the refrigerator and used. Discard frozen cans that are not swollen but have thawed at 40 °F or higher.

What soups are not good to freeze? ›

Soups with a creamy consistency, like potato or chowders, might not taste good after freezing because it affects the texture and makes potatoes mushy. Rice, beans, and noodle soups might also taste different or become mushy. Typically, broth-based soups will freeze well.

What is the healthiest canned soup? ›

Amy's Organic Low Sodium Lentil Vegetable Soup is one the healthiest canned soups because it's made with non-GMO, organic ingredients, is low in sodium, and is a great source of protein and fiber. With 11 grams of plant-based protein and 8 grams of fiber in one can, this lentil vegetable soup is filling and nutritious.

What is the best canned soup? ›

Pacific Foods Organic Creamy Tomato Soup

It might even be the best soup we've ever gotten at the grocery store. It's about “as decadent as plain tomato soup can get” thanks to the organic milk from dairies local to Oregon (according to Pacific Foods). The tomatoes are sweet.

How do you make canned soup taste like homemade? ›

Use Herbs and Seasonings

Add chopped fresh basil or parsley at the end of cooking to bring out that rich tomato flavor. Turn to your pantry for seasonings like fresh cracked black pepper, Italian seasoning or oregano, stirring them in while the soup is still cooking.

What soup is in Harry Potter? ›

Weasley's Onion Soup. Book 5 in Harry Potter is excruciating. Think about Harry, the then 15-year-old who spends a year being ridiculed by the public at large and completely ignored by Dumbledore.

Why do you put baking soda in bean soup? ›

Baking soda creates an alkaline environment which reduces soaking and cooking time and preserves the beans' skin. As a result, the old bean's color comes to life, keeping them vibrant instead of dull. Compared to the grainy texture offered by old beans, baking soda beans can yield a creamy and smooth texture.

How much weight can you lose on a 7 day soup diet? ›

The Cabbage Soup Diet is referred to as a rapid weight loss diet. Proponents' anecdotal claims include following the diet for 7 days can lead to weight loss of up to 10 pounds (4.5 kg), which they believe can jump-start a longer-term diet plan. The diet involves eating homemade cabbage soup for every meal for 1 week.

Does soup taste better in a Dutch oven? ›

For one ,as mentioned above, the even heat distribution means your soup will cook evenly and not stick to the pot. The lid also helps keep moisture in, which means your soup will be more flavorful. And finally, the Dutch oven's thick walls help retain heat, so your soup will stay warm for a longer time.

Why use a Dutch oven for soup? ›

The Dutch oven is the master of the stovetop. Since it's basically a wider, heavier version of a stockpot, it's a good pick to simmer broth or cook up big batches of beans. The cast iron core can get hot enough to quickly sear chunks of meat and brown veggies.

Is there anything you shouldn't cook in a Dutch oven? ›

Don't cook acidic foods

If your Dutch oven is enamel coated, then you can easily use it to cook homemade tomato sauce or any other acidic foods. However, it's not a good idea to simmer these types of foods when you're using any type of kitchen kit made from cast iron.

How long will soup stay hot in Dutch oven? ›

Soups, stews and braises, oh my!

The durable cast-iron keeps the food at a consistent temperature for even cooking. Plus, when removed from the heat, the dish will stay piping hot for at least 30 minutes.

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