Crock Pot Taco Rice Soup
Crock Pot Taco Rice Soup is a delightful dish that brings a fiesta right to your dinner table. This hearty, slow-cooked soup features tender rice, zesty taco seasoning, and a colorful mix of vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this recipe offers maximum flavor with minimal effort. Enjoy it as a comforting family meal or serve it at gatherings, where every spoonful promises satisfaction!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and transfer to the crock pot.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in the same skillet until softened; then add to the crock pot.
- Combine browned meat, sautéed vegetables, rice, taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes (with juices), and chicken broth in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Stir gently before serving; adjust seasoning if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, replace the meat with additional beans or lentils and use vegetable broth. Customize toppings like shredded cheese or avocado for extra flavor.