Source
Yield
8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
 - 1 1-ounce package taco seasoning mix
 - 1 16-ounce can pinto beans, drained, rinsed
 - 1 16-once can red beans, drained, rinsed
 - 1 15-ounce can crushed tomatoes, undrained
 - 2 4.5-ounce cans chopped green chiles
 - 1 cup chunky salsa
 - 1½ cups chicken broth
 - 1½ cups frozen corn
 - ¾ cup diced yellow onion
 - 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic
 - ½ teaspoon salt
 - ½ teaspoon pepper
 - Toppings: tortilla chips, sour cream, Cheddar cheese, chopped avocado
 
Instructions
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain.
 - Spray 3½ to 4 quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, place beef and remaining ingredients except toppings.
 - Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 9 hours. Garnish each serving with toppings.
 
Notes
- For a vegetarian soup, omit the beef and substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth.
 - Substitute black beans, red kidney beans or chick peas for the red beans or pinto beans.