Nacho Soup, Slow Cooker

By KodiakDavis

Flavor packed slow cooker cheesy beef nacho soup! Enjoy the taste of nachos in a comforting soup, perfect for any night of the week!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, cooked and drained of fat
• 1 C yellow onion, chopped
• 1 C green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
• 15 oz corn, drained
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed well
• 15 oz petite diced tomatotes, drained
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 1/2 C chicken or beef broth
• 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 C heavy cream
• 3-4 Tb all purpose flour*
• Green onions, chopped for topping

Preparation

Step 1

To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add cooked beef, vegetables, beans, seasonings and broth.
Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
When 4 or 8 hours are up, stir in shredded cheese.
Whisk together flour and heavy cream until smooth.
Pour into slow cooker, stir to combine.
Cover and continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve warm with chopped green onions and tortilla chips.

Note:

Ground chicken or turkey may be substituted for beef
1 1/2 - 2Tb cornstarch may be substituted for flour for a gluten free option