Mediterranean Diet Friendly Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Total time4 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time4 hr

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Slow Cooker Taco Soup

This hearty, slow-simmered soup leans on black beans and kidney beans for satisfying plant-based protein and fiber, while a colorful mix of diced onion, green bell pepper, and garlic builds a savory, aromatic base. Sweet corn and two kinds of diced tomatoes — including a zesty version with green chiles — bring brightness and depth, all mingling in a well-seasoned broth that gets better as it simmers low and slow for hours. The slow cooker does all the work here, letting the vegetables and legumes soften into a rich, cohesive bowl without much hands-on effort. Ladle it up with a scatter of fresh cilantro, and you've got a warming, vegetable-forward meal that fits beautifully into a Mediterranean way of eating. It's the kind of recipe you'll want in regular rotation: simple pantry staples, big bold flavor, and a bowl that feels both comforting and wholesome.

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb ground beef (80/20)
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Chef's tip
Ground chicken is often leaner than ground beef and can dry out more quickly. When browning it, add a little oil if needed and keep the pan juices unless the recipe says to drain them. Cook just until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, with juices
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

sour cream, for serving (optional)
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shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)
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tortilla chips, for serving (optional)
fresh cilantro, chopped, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 7–8 minutes. Drain off excess fat.
2
Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened and the onion is translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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