Slow Cooker Taco Soup
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
18
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Description
The Slow Cooker Taco Soup begins by browning ground beef with diced onions, then draining excess fat. This beef mixture is combined with canned tomato sauce, diced tomatoes with chiles, chicken broth, black beans, corn, and seasoning packets for Ranch and taco flavor profiles. The slow cooker then gently simmers the soup for several hours, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen.
The soup is a comforting blend of savory meat, fresh-tasting onion, and a slightly spicy, tangy tomato base enhanced with ranch and taco seasoning. The combination of beans and corn adds substance and texture, making it more filling. The preparation in the slow cooker enables hands-off cooking and results in tender meat and well-blended flavors.
At serving, garnishes such as sharp cheddar cheese, cooling sour cream, and crunchy tortilla chips can be added to enhance both texture and taste. These toppings complement the rich soup and add variety to each bite.
The recipe note clarifies that nutrition calculations do not account for garnishes or chips, so portions can be adjusted accordingly.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 packets Ranch dressing mix
- 2 packets taco seasoning
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 29 ounces diced tomatoes with chiles canned
- 14.5 ounces black beans canned
- 1 can corn
For Garnish (OPTIONAL):
- tortilla chips
- sour cream
- cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet saute onions for 2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the onions and brown the meat.
- Drain browned ground beef and onions to remove the excess fat.
- Add ground beef mixture and all other ingredients (do not drain corn or black beans) to the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
- Garnish with sour cream and cheddar cheese (optional).
Notes
- Drain excess fat after browning the beef with onions to reduce greasiness in the soup.
- Add canned black beans and corn undrained to retain their juices and flavor.
- Garnish the soup with sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips just before serving for best texture and taste.
- Nutritional values given do not include optional garnishes or chips, so consider these additional when planning servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 18Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 280mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 461mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 227IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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