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Slow Cooker Nacho Soup

Cozy Up with Slow Cooker Nacho Soup: Comfort in a Bowl

This Slow Cooker Nacho Soup is a game-changer for comfort food lovers, offering rich flavors with effortless preparation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Thickening Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or shallots for a milder taste
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper or red/yellow for sweetness
  • 3 cloves Garlic jarred minced garlic is a convenient alternative
  • 1 Jalapeño omit for a milder option or use poblano
  • 1 cup Canned Corn frozen corn can be used
  • 1 can Black Beans or kidney beans for similar texture
  • 1 can Petite Diced Tomatoes or crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp Chili Powder or taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes omit for a milder dish
  • 4 cups Chicken or Beef Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian option
For the Creamy Finish
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese can blend with other cheeses or use vegan alternatives
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour cornstarch as gluten-free alternative
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onions or cilantro/avocado for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in the slow cooker on medium heat for about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat and add the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeño. Stir in corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Pour in broth and mix well.
  2. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours; stir halfway through.
  3. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Whisk heavy cream and flour together, then slowly add this to the soup.
  4. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until thickened.
  5. Serve warm, garnished with green onions, and enjoy with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Allow the soup to sit for a few minutes after cooking to enhance flavor. Customize by adjusting spice levels to your preference.

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