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Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Soup

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A comforting and healthy Slow Cooker Cheesy Taco Soup packed with flavors, protein, and nutrients, perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (cooked and drained of fat)
  • 1 C yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 C green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (finely minced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 15 oz whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 15 oz petite diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 Tbsp dark chili powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 C chicken broth
  • 8 oz Colby Jack cheese (freshly shredded)
  • 1 C heavy cream
  • 2–4 Tbsp flour (or cornstarch)
  • Toppings: green onions, ground black pepper, Colby Jack cheese, avocado, sour cream, tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Cook the ground beef in a skillet until browned. Drain off the fat and set it aside. Chop the vegetables and rinse the black beans.
  2. Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: In a 6-quart slow cooker, add the cooked ground beef, chopped yellow onion, green bell pepper, minced jalapeño, minced garlic, drained corn, rinsed black beans, and drained diced tomatoes.
  3. Season the Soup: Add the dark chili powder, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne, paprika, cumin, and dried oregano to the slow cooker.
  4. Pour in the Chicken Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and give everything a gentle stir.
  5. Slow Cook: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
  6. Add Cheese and Cream: Stir in the freshly shredded cheese and whisk together heavy cream and flour (or cornstarch). Pour this into the slow cooker and mix.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the soup warm with optional toppings such as chopped green onions, additional cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

Notes

This soup is excellent for meal prep and stores well in the fridge for 3-4 days. It can also be frozen for 2-3 months. For a lighter option, use lean ground turkey. To make it vegetarian, skip the meat and add more beans and veggies.

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Keywords: taco soup, slow cooker, healthy soup, meal prep, gluten-free, high protein

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