Crockpot Taco Soup
Crockpot Taco Soup is cozy, comforting, and easy to make. Everyone will love selecting their own toppings to customize this delicious soup!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (browned and drained)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cans (15 oz each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) corn with juice
- 1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (10 oz) tomatoes with green chiles (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups water or chicken broth (optional for thinner soup)
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, tortilla strips
Instructions
Preparation
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked, then drain off excess fat.
- Chop the onion and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces.
Layering Ingredients:
- Place the cooked meat at the bottom of the crockpot.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, kidney beans, pinto beans, corn with its juice, diced tomatoes, and tomatoes with chiles.
Seasoning:
- Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix over the ingredients in the crockpot.
Cooking
- Pour in water or chicken broth if a thinner soup is desired.
- Stir everything to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Serving
- Stir the soup well before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings.