This Easy Crockpot Taco Soup is loaded with flavour! It’s like having a taco in a bowl – make it on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!
As soon as sweater weather hits, I’m all about this taco soup! It’s so easy to make and so comforting, plus it’s like a taco you can eat with a spoon!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One pot meal: Make it in the crockpot for an easy, hands-off meal.
- Full of flavour: It has all the delicious flavour of tacos, in a comforting bowl of soup!
Ingredients and substitutions
- Extra-lean ground beef – ground turkey or chicken would also work.
- Yellow onion – white onion or shallots can be used instead.
- Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic works too.
- Taco seasoning – use a store-bought version or make your own.
- Lime juice – lemon juice will work if it’s all you have.
- Frozen corn – swap out for another veggie like bell peppers.
- Canned black beans – kidney beans would also be good.
- Canned green chiles – use fresh or canned jalapenos instead.
- Canned diced tomatoes – canned crushed tomatoes would also be good.
- Beef broth – swap out for chicken or vegetable broth.
How to make taco soup in the crockpot
Step 1: Cook the beef.
Brown the ground beef in a skillet.
Step 2: Add everything to the crockpot.
Add the cooked beef and all the other ingredients.
Step 3: Cook the soup.
Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours.
Step 4: Add your toppings.
Ladle the soup into bowls and load it up!
Recipe tips & variations
Here are my top tips for making this delicious taco soup:
- Swap the protein: Try ground turkey, chicken or pork instead of beef.
- Use more veggies: Bell peppers and baby spinach would be delicious additions.
- Make it vegetarian: Swap out the ground beef for more beans, and use vegetable broth.
- Add your toppings: Add some tortilla strips, avocado, sour cream or shredded cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is taco soup spicy?
This soup isn’t super spicy, but it definitely has some kick. If you’re not a big fan of spice, swap out half of the green chilies for diced green peppers.
Can I make it in the Instant Pot instead?
If you want to make this soup in the pressure cooker, check out my Instant Pot recipe.
How do you thicken the soup?
This soup is plenty thick on its own, but if you want it to be even thicker, stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end.
What to serve with taco soup
Enjoy this taco soup all on its own or with one of these sides:
Storing and reheating
Storing: Store leftovers without the toppings in the fridge for 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze the soup in Ziploc bags or airtight containers for 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight or microwave right from frozen for 6-7 mins.
Reheating: Bring to a simmer on the stovetop or microwave for 1-2 mins, then add your fresh toppings.
More crockpot soup recipes
Meal prep tools
- Use these Ziploc bag holders if you’re packing up the leftover soup in freezer bags.
- Freeze or refrigerate this recipe in glass microwave-safe bowls for up to 3 months.
Easy Crockpot Taco Soup {+Stovetop Instructions}
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (540mL) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (127mL) can green chilies
- 1 (796mL) can diced tomatoes or 3 cups jarred salsa
- 2 cups beef broth
Topping ideas
- Tortilla chips
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Green onion
- Sour cream
- Cheese
- Cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
Crockpot instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes.
- Add beef and remaining ingredients (except for toppings) to crockpot. Cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours.
- Serve taco soup in bowls with preferred toppings and store soup separate from toppings in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
Stovetop instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat, about 5 minutes. Add in onions and garlic, sauteeing another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients (except for toppings) to pot, bringing everything to a boil. Cover with a lid then lower heat to a simmer. Cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve taco soup in bowls with preferred toppings and store soup separate from toppings in fridge up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Enjoy!
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