Spicy Crock Pot Taco Soup

Warm up with a bowl of Spicy Crock Pot Taco Soup, a hearty crowd-pleaser that combines bold Tex-Mex flavors with the convenience of slow cooking. Packed with protein-rich ground beef, two types of beans, sweet corn, and tangy diced tomatoes, this soup gets its signature kick from green chilies, taco seasoning, and optional cayenne pepper. The addition of ranch seasoning adds a surprising twist of creamy, herbed depth. With just 15 minutes of prep time, let your Crock Pot do the work, simmering these vibrant ingredients into a savory, spicy masterpiece. Top it off with fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, melty shredded cheddar cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for the ultimate comfort food experience. Perfect for busy weeknights or make-ahead meal planning, this flavorful taco soup is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:375 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
• 15 ounces corn kernels, drained
• 28 ounces diced tomatoes, with juice
• 4 ounces green chilies, diced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 0 sour cream (for serving)
• 0 shredded cheddar cheese (for serving)
• 0 tortilla chips (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and transfer the cooked beef to the Crock Pot.

Step 2

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Add the onions and garlic to the Crock Pot.

Step 3

Add the kidney beans, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes (including their juice), and green chilies to the Crock Pot.

Step 4

Sprinkle the taco seasoning, ranch seasoning mix, and optional cayenne pepper over the ingredients in the Crock Pot.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken broth and stir everything together to combine.

Step 6

Set the Crock Pot to low heat and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high heat for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally if needed.

Step 7

Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Add salt or additional spices if necessary.

Step 8

Ladle the hot taco soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Serve with optional toppings such as sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, and tortilla chips for extra flavor and crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3634.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2758.1

Total Fat 112.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 366.1mg	0%
Sodium 5891.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 295.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 67.6g	0%
Total Sugars 51.4g
Protein 167.0g	0%

Vitamin D 6IU	0%
Calcium 766.4mg	0%
Iron 28.3mg	0%
Potassium 7188.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.3%

Protein: 23.4%

Carbs: 41.4%