Slow Cooker Nacho Soup
ShareFlavor packed slow cooker cheesy beef nacho soup! Enjoy the taste of nachos in a comforting soup, perfect for any night of the week!
I was on such a roll reading over the summer. Literally book after book. I’d finish one and immediately pick up another to start. For whatever reason, even though I have the mornings completely to myself now, I haven’t found myself reading to the same degree. I feel like I need to dedicate a day or certain hour or two of the day to just sit down and read. Do you ever do that… schedule a time to read or do anything else in particular, just to set aside “me (you)” time?
Another ‘over the summer’ tale… we have wetlands on our property but by July, every year, they dry up. This causes the frogs to venture into the pool. We would eject them daily… scooping them up and transferring them elsewhere. Of course, they always returned, but it gave us a frog free pool to swim in. Now, a massive softball sized bullfrog has taken up residency. I mean, this thing is seriously enormous. It’s probably the largest frog I’ve ever seen. Good thing swimming season is long gone, it’s going to be a nightmare to get that one out of the pool!
This soup is ridiculously good. I’m not exaggerating in the slightest! I had high hopes for this soup and it met all of my expectations.
Enjoy the flavors of nachos in an easy and comforting soup! It tastes just like you’re eating nachos, but in soup form! So insanely good. I can’t get enough of it and neither can one of my kids. She’s obsessed. When it’s gone, I’m positive she’ll be asking me to make another batch.
Easy cheesy slow cooker nacho soup, packed full of beef and veggies. A perfect weeknight meal!
Slow Cooker Nacho Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef cooked and drained of fat
- 1 C Â 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
Instructions
- 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 hours is 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.
Notes
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Oh goshie, a bullfrog, no no, cannot cope with that – I’d probably avoid the swimming pool and just leave it in the frogs control rather than try to get him moved on!!
Total scaredy-cat!
Rxx
Thankfully it seems to have left on it’s own – phew!
I love Nachos! This looks amazing, perfect for fall dinner!
Thanks, Marye!
This is the perfect fall soup…rich, hearty and packed with flavor! Great for tailgating too!
Thanks, Cynthia!
I like to set aside an hour before I go to bed to read or watch a tv show my husband has no interest in. Since he stays up way later than me, it’s the perfect time and let’s me unwind. I love this soup Rachel! It’s perfect for any chilly night or to make on Sundays to have during all the football games.
Thanks so much, Danae! I definitely need to start reading at night when there isn’t anything good on!
Ha! I can’t believe you have a giant bullfrog in the pool! Doesn’t the chlorine bother them?? That’s so funny. Soup looks amazing! Can’t wait for soup weather! :)
It doesn’t seem to bother any of them – large or small. Very strange! And thank you!
OMG I’d die if there was a frog in the pool. I’m such a wimp!
I have these bowls (random) and love them! AND I am so in love with how this recipe sounds. Taco night just might have to step aside next week!
Thanks, Melissa!! :)
This looks so yummy! I could literally eat nachos everyday!
Thanks, Krystle!! :)
This looks so delicious! Would love a big bowl for dinner!
Thanks, Taylor!
Could you use plain Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream?
I personally wouldn’t recommend it as you could have issues with the yogurt separating. For the best results, stick with heavy cream.
Would it make a difference if i left out the heavy cream and the flour?..???
It wouldn’t be as thick and creamy, but if you need to leave it out for dietary restrictions then it’s worth trying!
This soup looks like something my family would love. Especially now that it will be getting cooler. Can’t wait to try it.
Enjoy! :)
Can you make this without a slow cooker?
If you’re familiar with the process and timing, then you could absolutely give it a try that way.
This looks amazing! Definitely added to the weekly menu! Btw, I love your bowls! Care to share where they are from? Thanks for the recipe!
Thanks, Diane! I hope you enjoy it. Unfortunately the bowls were discontinued several years ago.
I just made this soup and it went over in my house very well and wasn’t to spicy.
So glad to hear everyone enjoyed it, Judy! Thanks for sharing! :)
Delicious!!
Thanks Carrie!
Can I substitute the beef for tofu or something else?
You could easily use chicken or turkey, but I’m not sure how well a meat alternative item would work here. If that’s what you’re looking for, you could try substituting with a variety of beans.
Sounds delicious!
Can anyone tell me where you get the bowls?!?!
LOVE THEM!
Thanks, Gwen. The bowls are no longer available.
Noticing Brad’s comment above. I’m going to try this recipe tomorrow but will use Yves Ground Round (Mexican Flavour) which is a meat alternative. I use this in many recipes instead of ground beef. I’ve even made meatloaf out of it and it’s good. I personally only like the mexican flavoured one though (as it hides the fake meat taste) lol.
I’ll start with one package but may add two packages if one isn’t looking like enough.
And of course subtitute Vegetable broth for chicken broth.
I’m sure it’s not going to taste as good as with the meat but I’m hoping it will work.
I hope it turns out well for you! :)
I just made this for a big church event and it was a HIT! We actually put it in bread bowls and it was so delicious. Perfect for a Fall Evening. Thank you!
So glad to hear everyone enjoyed it, Cara! :)
I had the same issue with frogs in the pool until a black garden snake took up residence under our deck. He stayed hidden and ate all the frogs that ventured near him!
The soup sounds delicious, has anyone tried freezing it.
We’ve had snakes too. No fun! I’ll take the frogs over the snakes any day! And thank you! I hope you enjoy it! :)
What do you think about subbing the cream for 1/2 and 1/2.?
It wouldn’t be as rich, but if that is what you have available, you could definitely use it in a pinch.
Can this be a non slow cooker meal?
If you’re familiar with cooking soup from scratch on the stove top, then you definitely could. I don’t have guidelines for you on timing though, so you’ll be on your own. Good luck!
Made this on the stovetop, and doubled the batch-pure yumminess!!!! Thank you for the recipe!
So glad you enjoyed it, Kat! Thanks for sharing :)
How did you do it stovetop…that’s how I want to do it also.
This was specifically written for the slow cooker. If you’re familiar with how to make soup on the stovetop, you can absolutely give it at try, but you’ll be doing so without instructions. Good luck! :)
This Soup was excellent, I did substitute the ground beef for a Rotisserie chicken, shredded, and I cooked it on the stove as I didn’t have time to wait for several hours. It was outstanding! Thanks!!
So glad you enjoyed it, Tammy! :)
Do I use mild or sharp cheddar cheese? Looks delicious!
I’d recommend a mild cheddar. I believe I used colby cheddar for this particular recipe. Enjoy! :)
This looks so delicious! I have to make this SOON!
Thanks, Shelby!
I found your recipe on Pinterest and gave it a try today – so delicious, and perfect for the cold weather we are having. This is a keeper recipe for sure!
So glad you enjoyed it, Kim!
Step 1 says four hours on high, eight on low. Step 2 only gives the finishing steps for four hours. If I were cooking on low, should I turn it to high for the half hour to thicken? If not, how long should it cook on low to thicken?
30-45 minutes at the end should be sufficient. Enjoy! :)
Could you substitute the cheese for canned cheddar soup? I made this and it was super yummy, but most of my shredded cheese clumped together. Trying to find a solution!
You could certainly try it, but I can’t promise that it will work or be as flavorful. In the future, try adding a small amount of cheese at a time and stirring it around before adding more. This way it’s not all going in as one big portion of shredded cheese. Good luck! :)
I made the soup on the stove witout meat yummy, had it with cornbreaddouble yum. I did use extra black beans. My famil really enjoyed the soup. Thank you.
So glad everyone enjoyed it, Tracy! Thanks for sharing :)
I made this last night for dinner and it was delicious! Thank you for sharing. :-)
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Bre! Thanks for sharing! :)
I made this on the stove top and it was so delicious! It tasted like a delicious cheese dip I was eating as a soup ? thanks for the gluten free substitute option for flour, I have celiac and used the corn starch and it worked great!
So glad to hear you enjoyed it, Amanda! Thanks so much for sharing :)
Can I use 1% instead of heavy cream and make a roux with the flour and some butter?
You’re welcome to give it a try. However, you won’t obtain the same rich creaminess and flavor using 1%. It’s always best to use a higher fat cream for soup recipes.
This looks absolutely delicious. I am making this tomorrow. I usually add ingredients to recipes but this looks perfect as is. Did you use chicken or beef broth? Thanks for a great recipe.
I used chicken, but either will work fine.
So what setting should the slow cooker be set to for the last 30 minutes?
Continue to cook for 30 minutes on whichever setting you were using.
Awesome recipe. Family asks for it a least twice a month…we do not use meat but we still get great flavor profiles.
So glad to hear everyone enjoys it! :)
I made this recipe over the stove tonight and it was a big hit. We used alternative meat.I first started off with just putting the garlic, onions, bell pepper in the pot to saute and once they were tender I added the alternative meat all the seasonings and then I added the vegetable broth, corn and beans and two cans of diced lastly I added the alternative cheese, a little bit of almond milk and alternative cream cheese. I cooked it on about medium for 15 minutes.
So glad you enjoyed it! :)
My family really loved this soup & will be fixing it again
So glad everyone enjoyed it, Theresa! :)
Would Velveeta cheese be ok to use?
You could certainly try it but I can’t promise how it will turn out.
Made this over the weekend and it was a huge hit!!! Definitely adding to my must make again and again list!
So glad everyone enjoyed it, Stacy! Thanks for sharing! :)
I’m definitely making this! So good!!!!
Enjoy!! :)
Just finished making it and it is delicious. Used ground turkey, diced tomatoes with green chilies. No jalapeño or red pepper flakes. Will be making this again. Tried to download a photo but it would not work. Thanks for the great recipe.
So glad you enjoyed it, Cindy!
Can I freeze and reheat this soup?
You could certainly give it a try. My only concern would be how the cheese would thaw and reheat.
Absolutely delicious!
So glad you enjoyed it!
I’ve been making this soup for a while now. I make it exactly you make it. I think we’ve had it al least once a month. It’s one of our favorites. Even better the next day! Thanks for sharing.
So glad to hear you’ve been enjoying it! :)
Fabulous. Everyone enjoyed it!!!!
So glad everyone enjoyed it! Thanks for sharing!
Which do you prefer the chicken broth or the beef broth?
I typically prefer chicken broth. However, if you don’t have it on hand, beef broth will be just fine in this recipe as well.
Do you think it would work to use frozen left over taco (seasoned, ground beef) meat? If so should I just throw in frozen or thaw first? Thank you, either way can not wait to try this recipe!
You could certainly try it. If you do, I’d suggest thawing it, since you should never add frozen food to a slow cooker. And add it towards the end of the cooking cycle since it’s already been cooked and just needs to be heated.
Will this work in my 4 qt crockpot?
That might be cutting it close. You could certainly try but I can’t promise it will fit.
Any reason not to add the flour and cream right away or any earlier than 30 mins? Use the crock for meals on days when we are not home to feed the teens. Hoping to get an answer within the next hr lol.
Adding cream too early to a slow cooker can cause the dairy to curdle. It should always be added near the end of the cooking cycle for best results.