Description
A hearty and flavorful Slow-Cooker Tex-Mex Taco Soup packed with ground beef, black beans, corn, and a blend of traditional taco spices. Perfect for a cozy meal, this soup is easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings like shredded cheddar, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Canned Ingredients
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Liquids
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
Toppings (Optional)
- Sour cream
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro
- Tortilla chips
- Sliced avocado
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess fat to keep the soup from becoming greasy.
- Sauté the Onion and Garlic: Using the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the onion is softened and fragrant, enhancing the overall flavor of the soup.
- Transfer to Crock Pot: Add the cooked ground beef, onion, and garlic mixture into your slow cooker, preparing the base for your soup.
- Add Ingredients: Pour in the drained black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, diced green chilies, and sprinkle the taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the mixture.
- Add Broth and Stir: Pour in the beef or chicken broth and stir all the ingredients thoroughly to combine the flavors evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Adjust Seasoning: Before serving, taste the soup and adjust salt or spices as needed to suit your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and offer toppings such as shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, crunchy tortilla chips, or sliced avocado to create a personalized and delicious meal.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used as a leaner alternative to ground beef.
- Drain and rinse canned beans and corn to reduce sodium content.
- Adjust the level of chili powder and smoked paprika to control the spice level.
- For a thicker soup, you can add masa harina or cornmeal towards the end of cooking.
- Leftovers reheat well and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: slow cooker taco soup, tex-mex soup, easy taco soup, ground beef soup, crockpot recipes, healthy taco soup
