Crockpot Taco Soup
Ingredients
For the Soup:
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
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 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
1 can 8 oz tomato sauce
1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning
2 cups beef or chicken broth
1 small onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp chili powder optional, for extra spice
Optional Toppings:
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Crushed tortilla chips
Sliced jalapeños
Fresh cilantro
Instructions
Prepare the Ingredients
Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Keep them in a small bowl ready to go.
Drain and rinse the beans and corn to remove excess liquid and sodium.
Open the cans of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce so everything is ready to add to the crockpot.
Pro Tip: Rinsing the beans not only reduces sodium but also helps prevent the soup from getting too thick or starchy.
Brown the Meat (Optional but Recommended)
Heat a skillet over medium heat and add your ground beef or turkey.
Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.
Drain any excess fat.
Pro Tip: Browning the meat first adds extra depth of flavor and a slightly richer texture to the soup.