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A bowl filled with Slow Cooker Taco Soup.

Slow-Cooker Taco Soup

Chef Jenn
Super easy and packed with flavor and interesting bits, this Slow Cooker Taco Soup is a keeper! I love how much flavor is in every bite, and it's so easy to make. Set it and forget it!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Soup & Stews
Cuisine American, Tex-Mex
Servings 6 servings
Calories 476 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups chicken stock use low or no sodium added
  • 28 ounces canned diced tomato drained; use Rotel for a bit of a kick
  • 1 pound chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 pound ground beef I use 80/20
  • ½ head cabbage or about 4 cups, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste

Toppings

  • avocado sliced
  • lime wedges
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Mexican cheese shredded

Instructions
 

  • Mix half of the salt and pepper with the ground beef, seasoning it evenly.
  • Roll the seasoned ground beef into small meatballs, about 1 tablespoon each in size.
  • Cut the cabbage in half and slice it into thin, even strips.
  • Layer the chicken breast, meatballs, diced tomatoes, sliced cabbage, all seasonings, and chicken stock into your slow cooker.
  • Set the slow cooker to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, depending on your schedule.
  • Check the soup at the end of the cooking time to ensure the chicken is tender and the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks, then stir to incorporate all the ingredients evenly.
  • Serve the soup by ladling it into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes: sliced avocado, a squeeze of lime, fresh cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, and shredded Mexican cheese.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • You can prep this soup the night before then just turn it on in the morning before work.
  • Add ½ teaspoon of chipotle powder if you like it spicy.
  • You can also use boneless and skinless chicken thighs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 41gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1219mgPotassium: 1240mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 146mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword slow cooker, taco soup
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