Slow Cooker Nacho Soup

Ingredients:

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

 

Directions:

  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.
  2. 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.
  3. Serve warm with chopped green onions and tortilla chips.