Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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Updated on May 11, 2024

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This hearty, cozy, and boldly flavored taco soup recipe will win you over with a savory blend of chile peppers, kidney beans, ground beef, and Southwestern-inspired spices. With super-easy prep and slow-cooker shortcut, this family-friendly dish never fails to impress. Learn how to make homestyle taco soup, plus get tips on freezing and what to serve with it.

What to Serve With Taco Soup

The rich, smoky flavor of taco soup pairs well with anything from down-home to citrus-splashed . Try a bowl of cheesy or crushed to round out the meal.

Top your taco soup with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro for a zesty, restaurant-worthy bite.

How to Store Taco Soup

Store leftover taco soup in a heavy-duty bag or airtight container for up to four days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Can You Freeze Taco Soup?

Yes, leftover taco soup can be frozen and kept for two to three months. Place soup in a heavy-duty plastic bag (portioned out into single servings for quick, handy meals) or an airtight container for best results.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"So simple and so good," raves reviewer . "You can top it with cheese or sour cream and eat with large nacho chips! Excellent."

"I like it spicy, so I used hot taco seasoning and diced jalapenos instead of chilies," shares . "Yummy!"

"Five stars because this is very easy, really tasty, super economical, can feed a crowd, and makes great leftovers," says home cook .

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

4.6

(2,386)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. Drain, and set aside.

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Place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker.

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Mix to blend, and cook on Low setting for 8 hours.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

362	Calories
16g	Fat
38g	Carbs
18g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 362
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	21%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 49mg	16%
Sodium 1356mg	59%
Total Carbohydrate 38g	14%
Dietary Fiber 9g	30%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 18g	36%
Vitamin C 22mg	24%
Calcium 84mg	6%
Iron 5mg	30%
Potassium 670mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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