Cozy Crockpot Taco Soup
This taco soup is packed with protein, fiber, and bold flavors, making it a nutritious, crowd-pleasing meal. Simple to prepare in the crockpot, it’s perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner. Just toss in the ingredients and let it simmer- comfort in a bowl!
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 1 - 1.5 lbs ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2, 15 oz. cans black beans or pinto beans (or one of each), rinsed
- 2, 15 oz cans tomato sause
- 2, 4 oz cans diced green chiles
- 8 oz frozen corn
- 32 oz low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Optional Toppings
- avocado slices or guacamole
- sour cream or nonfat Greek yogurt
- shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- sliced or pickled jalapenos
- diced green onions
- tortilla chip strips
Homemade Taco Seasoning
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown the turkey over medium heat in a skillet. Drain excess fat if needed. Season with taco seasoning and transfer to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion in olive oil until softened. Add garlic for the last minute, stirring so it doesn’t burn. Transfer to the crockpot.
- Add beans, tomato sauce, diced green chilis, corn, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
- Cook on low for 4–5 hours.
- Transfer to bowls and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and a side salad for a full meal.