Description
This Knock Your Socks Off Crock Pot Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week. Packed with ground beef or turkey, an array of vegetables, and delicious spices, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Soup:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
For Garnish:
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey with the diced onion until meat is cooked through and onion is softened. Drain excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the meat mixture to the crock pot. Add garlic, broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, kidney beans, black beans, corn, bell peppers, zucchini, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Serve: Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- This soup is hearty enough to serve as a main dish and tastes even better the next day.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes or carrots for the zucchini, and adjust the spice level to your liking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low) or 3 hours (high)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
