Bear Creek Tortilla Soup Mix – Lightweight Shelf-Stable Meal for Camping Trips and RV Travel
Bear Creek Tortilla Soup Mix – Lightweight Shelf-Stable Meal for Camping Trips and RV Travel
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Why you'll love it
- Simmered-all-day flavor achieved in just 15 minutes without the wait
- Generous 8-serving yield stretches meal budgets and feeds the whole family
- Versatile blank canvas recipe welcomes personal touches like chicken, zucchini, or tortilla strips
- Just-add-water convenience eliminates chopping and measuring multiple spices
- Loaded with recognizable hearty ingredients like pinto beans, red beans, carrots, and tomatoes
- Three flavor varieties (Tortilla, Darn Good Chili, Cheddar Potato) let households rotate their menu
- Convincing cheddar cheese flavor, not a weak imitation
- Occasional green onion flavor slips through making it more interesting
- Consistent, rich, thick flavor hard to pull off from a powder base
- Nutritional content provides enough energy to function after eating
- Bear Creek didn't cheap out or take short cuts
- Hard to find flavor available on Amazon at a great price
- Subscription-worthy product
- Doesn't cause stomach ache unlike other cheddar potato soups
- Loved by whole family (kids approved)
- Perfect pantry staple
Perfect for
- Quick 15-minute weeknight family dinner with just water added
- Hearty base for slow cooker meals with added chicken or vegetables
- Crowd-pleasing potluck or game day dish yielding 8 servings
- Lightweight pantry staple for camping trips and emergency preparedness
- Customizable soup starter where cooks add their own protein and toppings
- Single-serving microwave preparation (1/3 cup mix + 1.25 cup water)
- Slow cooker preparation using chicken broth
- Base for chowders with corn, clams, or other vegetables
- Boiling water in tea kettle poured directly into mug with mix
- Cooking with fried bacon and onion in bacon fat as base
- Adding cubed canned potatoes and sprinkling cheddar on top
- Garnishing with sour cream and chives for a kid-approved gourmet meal
- Adding chopped broccoli
- Adding dehydrated hash browns for thicker soup
- Single-person bulk storage in reusable container
About this item
Go south of the border with a hearty fiesta of taste.This delicious Bear Creek soup is a spicy blend of pinto and red beans, potatoes, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, carrots and zesty seasonings.Try adding chicken, tortilla strips and sour cream for variety. Yields about 8 one-cup servings. Warm up a slow cooker full tonight. Makes 8 servings or 1/2 gallon. Just add water! In a few simple steps, you can serve "homemade" soups that will satisfy every appetite in 15 minutes. High in the Heber Valley of the Wasatch Mountains, Bear Creek Country Kitchens began with one goal in mind: Deliver great hearty homestyle dishes that the whole family will enjoy. Combining high quality hearty ingredients with our special blend of spices, our soups are delicious, yet easy to prepare. In just minutes you can serve "homemade" soups that will satisfy every appetite.
- Product Dimensions : 8.5 x 5.63 x 1.46 inches; 7.9 ounces
- Ingredients: See package for details
- Nutritional value: On the product
Frequently Asked Questions
How portable is this mix for camping or backpacking?
The 7.9 ounce pouch is lightweight, compact, and shelf stable, so it fits easily into a backpack, dry bag, or RV pantry without adding meaningful weight.
Can I prepare it without a full camp stove?
Yes. You can pour boiling water from a camp kettle directly into a mug with the mix, let it sit, and have a hot meal with no cookware beyond a cup and a spoon.
Does it require refrigeration during a multi-day trip?
No, the mix is fully shelf stable as long as the pouch stays sealed, making it ideal for coolers, camp boxes, and emergency kits.
How does it hold up as emergency preparedness food?
It stores long term without refrigeration, requires only water and minimal heat, and provides a recognizable, morale-boosting hot meal during outages or storms.
Can I prepare a single serving in the woods to save fuel?
Yes, the recipe scales down easily. Use roughly one third cup of mix with about one and a quarter cups of boiling water for a quick mug meal.
Is it a good option for RV galley cooking?
Yes, it works well in small RV kitchens, requires minimal pots, and produces little cleanup, which is ideal when water and storage are limited.
Can I use it for tailgating or outdoor game day parties?
Absolutely. One pouch feeds a group of eight, and you can keep it warm in a slow cooker plugged into your tailgate setup for an easy crowd pleaser.
How does this compare to freeze-dried camping meals?
Bear Creek is significantly more affordable per serving, has a heartier texture, and uses familiar ingredients, though freeze-dried options are typically lighter and pre-portioned for backpackers.
How does it compare to MRE entrees?
It is tastier and more comforting than most MRE entrees, costs less, and uses regular boiling water rather than a flameless ration heater, though MREs are pre-cooked and shelf stable for longer.
Will hot weather in my car ruin the mix?
The dry mix tolerates typical vehicle temperatures as long as the pouch remains sealed. For long-term car storage, a cool trunk or insulated container is recommended.
Does it work for winter camping and cold-weather trips?
Yes, a hot, hearty bean and vegetable soup is exactly the kind of warming meal that performs well on cold nights in a tent, cabin, or snowmobile shelter.
What if I do not have clean water at my campsite?
You can use filtered, boiled, or treated water. The mix only needs the water to be hot enough to rehydrate and cook the ingredients thoroughly.
Is the packaging durable enough for rough outdoor use?
The pouch is flexible but reasonably tough. For rugged trips, repackaging into a hard container or zip bag adds protection against punctures.
Will it actually fill me up after a long day outside?
Yes, the combination of beans, potatoes, and vegetables delivers substantial calories and staying power, which is why many outdoor users rely on it for high-energy days.
Can I customize it with trail-friendly add-ins?
Yes, you can stir in shelf-stable items like canned chicken, dehydrated hash browns, or dried vegetables to stretch the meal across more servings or boost calories.
How do I prepare Bear Creek Tortilla Soup Mix on the stovetop?
Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a pot, stir in the contents of the pouch, reduce heat, and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables and beans are tender.
Can I make it in a slow cooker?
Yes, combine the mix with chicken broth instead of water, add chicken or vegetables if desired, and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours or on high for about 2 to 3 hours.
How do I make a single serving in the microwave?
Combine 1/3 cup of mix with 1 1/4 cups of water in a microwave-safe bowl, heat at 50 percent power for about 10 minutes, stir, and let stand for 2 minutes before serving.
Does it work with both water and broth?
Yes, water is the standard base, but you can substitute chicken, beef, or vegetable broth for a richer flavor, and bone broth works as well for added protein.
Is it compatible with high-altitude cooking?
Yes, the cooking time may extend slightly at altitude. Use the stovetop or microwave methods and simmer a few extra minutes until the beans and vegetables are fully tender.
What comes in the box when I order it?
You receive one 7.9 ounce pouch of Bear Creek Tortilla Soup Mix, which is enough for about 8 one-cup servings. You will need to supply water and any optional toppings you want to add.
Is it safe for people with common food allergies?
The mix contains wheat and milk ingredients, which are clearly listed on the package. Anyone with gluten, dairy, or other sensitivities should review the full ingredient label before consuming.
Does it contain MSG or artificial flavors?
Bear Creek formulas vary, so the most accurate and current ingredient information is printed on the back of the pouch, including any flavor enhancers or preservatives.
What is the difference between soup mix and a fully prepared canned soup?
Soup mix is a dry blend of dehydrated ingredients and seasonings that you rehydrate and cook at home, while canned soup is fully cooked, preseasoned, and ready to heat, typically with a thinner texture and shorter ingredient list.
