Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 4-8 hours
Total Time: 4-8 hours 15 minutes

Crockpot Taco Soup finished in the slow cooker

A bowl of Crockpot Taco Soup hits hardest after a long day, once ground beef or turkey, browned and drained, black beans, drained and rinsed, and kidney beans, drained and rinsed have had hours to soften and come together. That is the quiet appeal of this crockpot taco soup: real food without standing over the pot.

Using a variety of ingredients like ground beef, beans, corn, and tomatoes, this soup is not only delicious but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.

Easy Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe

This taco soup is made by combining all ingredients in a slow cooker and letting them simmer together for hours, resulting in a rich and satisfying flavor. The recipe takes about 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef or turkey, browned and drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup beef or chicken broth
1 small onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, chopped cilantro, avocado

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients: Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess fat.
Combine Ingredients: In the Crockpot, add the browned meat, black beans, kidney beans, corn, diced tomatoes, taco seasoning, broth, onion, and bell pepper. Stir to combine.
Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.

Serve: Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your choice of shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, or avocado.