Name: Slow Cooker Taco Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: Mexican

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January 21, 2026

Slow Cooker Taco Soup is cozy, hearty, and packed with flavor! With chicken, beefy meatballs, and a zesty broth, it’s an easy, hands-off dinner. Add your favorite toppings like avocado, cheese, and lime and enjoy!

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Slow Cooker Taco Soup

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 4 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Season the ground beef with half the salt and pepper.

Shape the ground beef into meatballs that are about one tablespoon in size.

Cut the cabbage in half and slice it into small strips.

Place the chicken breasts and meatballs on the bottom of your slow cooker.

Add the diced tomatoes, cabbage, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, the rest of the black pepper and salt, and the chicken stock.

Cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.

When the time is up, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced avocados, lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, and shredded Mexican cheese.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Meat Browning Technique 🥩
Before adding ground beef and chicken to the slow cooker, quickly brown them in a hot skillet to develop deeper, more complex flavor profiles.
Spice Layer Strategy 🌶️
Toast your dry spices like cumin and paprika in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds before adding to the soup to unlock their full aromatic potential.
Acid Balance Trick 🍋
Add fresh lime juice just before serving to brighten the entire dish and balance the rich, meaty flavors of the taco soup.
Texture Variation Hack 🥑
Dice avocados right before serving and add them as a garnish to maintain their fresh texture and prevent browning.
Slow Cooker Liquid Ratio 💧
Ensure your chicken stock covers all ingredients by about an inch to prevent dryness and maintain optimal soup consistency.