Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Ground beef is browned with onions and garlic, then combined with fire roasted tomatoes, beans, corn, and taco seasoning to simmer slowly until all the flavors meld beautifully. Served with classic taco toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado, it’s a cozy and satisfying dish that’s simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 (14.5 oz) cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can chili beans
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 (1 oz) packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
Toppings (Optional)
- Shredded Mexican blend cheese
- Sour cream
- Corn chips
- Chopped cilantro
- Chopped avocado
Instructions
- Brown the Beef and Aromatics: In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, crumble the ground beef. Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess grease to keep the soup lean.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked beef mixture to your slow cooker (a 6-quart size works well). Add the fire roasted tomatoes, chili beans, black beans, tomato sauce, diced green chiles, frozen corn, taco seasoning, and low sodium chicken broth. Stir all ingredients together thoroughly.
- Slow Cook the Soup: Cover with the lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with your choice of shredded Mexican blend cheese, sour cream, corn chips, chopped cilantro, and chopped avocado for added texture and flavor. Enjoy your delicious and easy taco soup!
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for ground beef for a lighter version.
- Use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth to make the soup vegetarian (omit meat accordingly).
- Adjust the taco seasoning amount to suit your spice preference.
- Leftover soup stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: slow cooker taco soup, easy taco soup, slow cooker recipes, ground beef soup, Mexican soup, taco seasoning soup
