Taco Soup

This slow cooker taco soup is an easy, budget-friendly meal that takes just minutes to prep. Toss everything in the pot before work, and come home to a hot, hearty dinner packed with bold flavors. It’s a no-fuss recipe that delivers comfort and satisfaction every time.

Ingredients

1lb lean ground turkey, or other ground lean meat 2 (16 oz) cans beans, with liquid. Pinto beans, black beans, kidney beans all work 1 (11 oz) can whole kernal corn, with liquid 2 (15 oz) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, with liquid or 1 (28oz) can diced tomatoes 1 (11 oz) can tomatoes with chilis, with liquid 1 (4oz) can diced green chile peppers (mild) 1 (1.25 oz) package Taco seasoning mix 1 (1.25 oz) package Ranch dressing mix (or 2T fresh dill if on a sodium restricted diet) Optional for serving: Avocado, crumbled cheese, sliced jalapenos, shredded lettuce, sour cream or chopped green onions

Instructions

Notes

For sodium restricted diets, choose salt-free canned goods, and switch out the ranch dressing packet for 2-3 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill One can of beans may be swapped out for a can of lentils which breaks down when cooked and will thicken the liquid.