Description
Slow-cooker nacho Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort meal—rich, cheesy, and layered with zesty flavor. This hands-off recipe transforms everyday ingredients like ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and cheese into a creamy, hearty soup inspired by your favorite nachos. It’s family-friendly, freezer-ready, and endlessly customizable.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (or turkey or plant-based crumbles)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup frozen or canned corn
4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or pepper jack)
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings:
Crushed tortilla chips
Diced avocado
Jalapeño slices
Sour cream
Chopped green onions
Fresh cilantro
Lime wedges
Instructions
Brown the meat: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef in olive oil until browned. Add onions and cook until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute. Drain excess fat.
Transfer to the slow cooker: Pour in the cooked beef mixture. Add black beans, corn, Rotel tomatoes, seasonings, and broth. Stir well.
Cook: Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours.
Add cheese: In the last 30 minutes, stir in shredded cheese until fully melted and smooth.
Serve: Let the soup rest for 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls and add desired toppings.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, use extra beans or lentils and vegetable broth.
To thicken, mash some beans or stir in a cornstarch slurry.
Stir in ¼ cup heavy cream at the end for extra richness.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Soup thickens as it cools—add broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (Low) or 3–4 hours (High)
- Category: Soup / Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired / American
Keywords: nacho soup, slow cooker dinner, cheesy soup, comfort food, game day recipe, crockpot nacho soup, hearty family meal, spicy cheesy soup