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Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Creamy Taco Soup is an easy, comforting dinner that's packed with seasoned ground beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, and a rich, creamy broth. Top each bowl with shredded cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, avocado, or fresh cilantro for a cozy meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef browned and drained
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1-ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 10-ounce can Rotel Original, undrained
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Optional Garnishes

  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Sour cream
  • Sliced green onions
  • Diced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Jalapeño slices

Instructions
 

  • To the slow cooker add your ground beef, salt, pepper, onion, garlic, taco seasoning, chili powder, cumin, Rotel, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, beef broth, black beans, pinto beans, and corn. Stir well to combine.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and stir until smooth.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until completely melted and creamy.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite toppings.

Notes

  • Freshly shredded cheese melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
  • For an even creamier soup, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  • If the soup becomes too thick after sitting, stir in a splash of warm beef broth.
  • This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
Storage
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring occasionally.
  • Add a splash of broth or cream if needed when reheating.
  • Freeze before adding the dairy for best results, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, reheat, then stir in the cream cheese, heavy cream, and cheddar before serving.
Keyword Ground Beef, Slow Cooker
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