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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Name: Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Avocado; Lime; Cilantro; A dollop of sour cream; Shredded Mexican cheese; 8 cups chicken stock; 2 (14 oz) cans of diced tomato, drained; 1 lb chicken breasts; 1 lb ground beef; ½ head cabbage; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; salt and pepper to taste

Are you tired of cooking the same old meals for dinner every week?

Do you want to spice up your weeknights with a delicious and easy-to-make meal?

Look no further than my Slow Cooker Taco Soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is perfect for busy weeknights when you don’t have the time or energy to spend hours in the kitchen.

Why Slow Cooker Taco Soup is the Perfect Weeknight Meal

First, it’s incredibly easy to make. All you need to do is throw the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it do the work for you. This means you can spend your evenings relaxing or getting other things done while your dinner cooks.

Another great thing about slow cooker taco soup is that it’s versatile. You can customize the recipe to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. For example, if you’re vegetarian, you can swap out ground beef for beans or tofu.

Lastly, slow cooker taco soup is a crowd-pleaser. It’s the perfect meal to make when you have guests over, as everyone can add their own toppings and make the soup their own.

Benefits of Using a Slow Cooker for Soups

Slow cookers are a great tool for making soups for several reasons. For starters, they allow you to cook your soup low and slow, which helps to develop deep, rich flavours. They also make it easy to cook large batches of soup, which is great if you want to meal prep for the week or feed a crowd.

Another benefit of using a slow cooker for soups is that it’s a hands-off cooking method. Once you’ve added your ingredients to the slow cooker, you can walk away and let it do the work for you. This means you can spend your time doing other things, like running errands or spending time with your family.

Tips for Cooking Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Here are a few tips to help you make the perfect slow cooker taco soup:

Use lean ground beef to cut down on the fat content of the soup.
If you have extra time, brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker. This will add extra flavour to the soup.
Like your soup spicy? Add some diced jalapenos or a few dashes of hot sauce.
Don’t stir the soup while it’s cooking. This will help the ingredients retain their shape and texture.

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Variations on Slow Cooker Taco Soup

There are countless variations you can make to this recipe. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Swap out the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
Toss in some black or kidney beans.
Add some diced bell peppers, corn or zucchini for extra veggies.

Serving Suggestions for Slow Cooker Taco Soup

This soup is delicious on its own, but you can also serve it with a variety of toppings and sides. Here are a few ideas:

Top the soup with shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, or fresh diced tomatoes.
Serve the soup with tortilla chips or cornbread for dipping.

Ready to try making slow cooker taco soup for yourself? Head to your local grocery store and pick up the ingredients you need to get started. And don’t forget to let us know how it turns out!

What You Will Need:

For The Soup:

8 cups chicken stock
2 (14 oz) cans of diced tomato, drained
1 lb chicken breasts
1 lb ground beef
½ head cabbage
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Toppings:

Avocado
Lime
Cilantro
Dollop of sour cream
Shredded Mexican cheese

Yields: 6- 8 servings

How To Make Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Follow along with the step-by-step process photos and then find the printable recipe below!

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Gather all of the ingredients you will need to make this delicious soup.

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Make the meatballs

Season the ground beef with some salt and pepper.

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Next, shape it into meatballs that are approximately 1 tbsp in size.

If you have some extra time, in a skillet, brown your meatballs. This will add extra flavour to the soup.

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Cut the cabbage in half and then slice it into small strips.

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Place your chicken breasts into the slow cooker.

I prefer to put mine in raw, but if you’d like to brown yours in a skillet beforehand you can.

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Add in the meatballs.

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Toss in your diced tomatoes.

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Next, place the cabbage in the slow cooker.

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Add in all of your seasonings.

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Pour in the stock.

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Set the slow cooker to cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.

When it is done cooking, remove and shred the chicken breasts and then put it back into the soup.

Place the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced avocado, lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, and shredded Mexican cheese.

Yield: 6-8 Servings