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Tater Tot Dish Soup

This easy-peasy twist on a Midwestern Classic will soon be your new comfort food favorite! Using organic frozen vegetables shortens prep time without compromising flavor. Double the recipe to share or freeze for another time!

Course Soups and Chowders
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 12 Cups
Author Michele Phillips, BaconFatte.com

Ingredients

  • 4 cups hot water (to make stock from concentrate, or 4 cups stock)
  • 3 tablespoons chicken base/stock - such as Better Than Bouillon
  • 1/2 - 1 pound Ore-Ida Tater Tots - I used Ore-Ida Mini Tots
  • 1 - 1 1/2 pound(s) 80/20 ground beef (or other lean ground meat)
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons 14Spice Mix* - OR - the following seasonings:
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 10 oz. package SnoPac frozen Organic Diced Onions - about 2½ cups
  • 1 10 oz. package SnoPac frozen Organic Mixed Vegetables (corn, carrots, peas, green beans) - about 2½ cups
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

  1. Add chicken base to hot water. Stir well and set aside.
  2. Pre-heat oven and bake tots per package instructions.
  3. In a large pan or stock pot, add ground beef and brown over medium heat. Make sure to break up any large chunks of beef. 

  4. When beef is cooked, leave 2 - 3 tablespoons of the fat in the pan. Add garlic, oregano, and 14 Spice Mix OR seasonings, and stir. Add frozen onions and frozen vegetables.

  5. Pour all but 1 cup of chicken base into the pot, and stir. Add flour to remaining cup of chicken base to create a roux. Whisk well, making sure to dissolve flour completely. Add roux and cream to the pot, and bring to a simmer, stirring well and allowing soup to thicken.
  6. To serve, pour soup into a cup or bowl. Top with crispy tots and fresh parsley, if you wish, and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*14Spice is a Minnesota-made, multi-purpose seasoning mix created by Chef Mik German. It's great with burgers, chicken, pork, veggies, etc., and can be purchased online at 14spice.com.