Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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Are there any taco lovers in the house? This recipe is for you.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Do we have any taco lovers in the house? This Tex-Mex inspired Slow Cooker Taco Soup is one of my favorite comforting recipes. The soup is so hearty and flavorful, and the turkey becomes super tender over the three to six hours of cook time. Let it cook all day, and don’t worry about having leftovers — this soup is one of those meals that gets better and better as the flavors develop.

When it comes to healthy eating, your slow cooker is one of the best tools you’ve got. You may be underusing it in your kitchen! Slow cooking is one of the healthiest ways to cook meat because it brings out flavors and tenderizes the meat. It won’t matter what type of cut you throw in; even the less expensive ones turn out great!

Warm Up on a Cold Night with Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

When the season starts to turn, the temperature drops and children head back to school. That also means the familiar wave of September colds and flu begin to hit. Hot soup is the perfect antidote to getting sick. This soup is high in both fiber and protein, and it also has tomatoes as its base. Tomatoes are the major vegetable — sorry, fruit — source of lycopene, the antioxidant linked to improving heart health and reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer.

This soup will last up to a week in the fridge, so make a big batch for the week to feed the whole family. You can also gift a few portions to any friends hit by the September sniffles. This soup can also be frozen for up to three months. Reheat it on a low heat for a quick lunch whenever you’re feeling low energy or if you feel a cold coming on.

Making Your Own Seasoning

This Slow Cooker Taco Soup has an incredible flavor palette of spices: chili powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, and cumin. These spices all benefit your health in various ways, including red blood cell formation and increased cognitive function.

We decided to create our own taco seasoning that has no added sodium, preservatives, or coloring. Adding a homemade seasoning—like our Skinny Ms. Taco Seasoning—instead of a packaged one makes a world of difference in this vibrant soup.

A Hot Bowl of Soup Keeps You Warm and Full

taco soup slow cooker recipe

With all the protein in the nutty black beans and kidney beans, this soup is actually pretty filling. However, if you want to bulk it up to feed a family, you could serve this Slow Cooker Taco Soup with brown rice. Another nice idea is to spoon second-day leftovers of this soup over a baked sweet potato. Alternatively, if you want to fill the house with all the heavenly smells of freshly made tortillas, try out our surprisingly quick homemade Whole Grain Tortillas.

Top the soup with your favorite taco toppings, like cheddar cheese, cilantro, or avocado. I love serving this soup with crushed tortilla chips to add some crunch; it’s like creating tasty tortilla croutons that really completes the “taco” part of this soup. Add a healthy dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and finish it with a spritz of lime. Yum!

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Our Slow Cooker Taco Soup is filled with flavor and is the perfect comfort food recipe to warm you up from the inside out!
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Yield 6
Serving Size 2.5 cups
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey cooked and broken up into small pieces
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeds and stem removed, minced
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 15 ounces canned diced tomatoes (try fire roasted tomatoes for extra flavor!)
  • 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounces canned can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen, fresh, or canned
  • 2 tablespoons Skinny Ms. Taco Seasoning

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours. Once cooked, ladle into serving dishes.

Notes

If desired, top with your favorite taco toppings such as crushed tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, or avocado!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2.5cups | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1071mg | Potassium: 914mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 4mg |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 1
Keywords Budget-Friendly, Slow Cooker

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Chef Nichole

Nichole has a culinary degree from Great Lakes Culinary Institute and has worked in the culinary industry for 10 years. She also has the knowledge to write recipes using the most nutritious, fresh, and balanced ingredients. Nichole enjoys creating healthy and tasty recipes anyone can prepare, no matter their cooking skill level.

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  1. I haven’t made any of your recipes yet, but I LOVE how your recipes can automatically
    adjust the number of serving (portion) sizes to the number I want to make!

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