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Slow Cooker Taco Soup Recipe

Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a hearty, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy days. This recipe combines beans, corn, tomatoes, and green chiles with warming spices, creating a comforting meal. It’s easy to prepare, customizable with toppings, and delivers delicious results every time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (with a sauté function, if possible)
  • Saucepan (if your slow cooker doesn’t sauté)
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp avocado or olive oil
  • 1 white or yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 can pinto beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup frozen corn kernels
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 can green chiles
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • If your slow cooker has a sauté option, turn it on and heat the oil.
  • Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, then mix in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, cooking for another 30 seconds.
  • Turn the sauté function off.
  • For slow cookers without a sauté function, sauté the onion in a separate pan, adding the garlic and spices as directed.
  • Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker base (optional but enhances flavor).
  • Add green chiles, tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, beans, and corn to the slow cooker.
  • Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on high for 4 hours.
  • Once done, season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in lime juice just before serving for a bright, tangy flavor.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls.
  • Garnish with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or tortilla chips, and serve.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder or green chiles.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer.