Name: Slow Cooker Taco 15 Bean Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 420 min
Total time: 440 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; ¼ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. pepper; 20 oz. pkg. Hurst'sⓇ HambeensⓇ 15 bean SoupⓇ mix; 1 small yellow onion, (diced); 9 cups chicken broth ((beef broth or water works fine too)); 1 bay leaf; 16 oz. salsa ((I use fresh salsa from the refrigerated section of the store) WAIT TO ADD UNTIL THE END); 1 oz. pkg. taco seasoning ((about 2 tablespoons) WAIT TO ADD UNTIL THE END); green onions; tortilla chips; shredded cheddar cheese

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This recipe is sponsored by Hurst’s HamBeens though all opinions are mine alone.

Change up taco night with this Slow Cooker Taco 15 Bean Soup! Full of spice and flavor, great topped with cheese and chips on the side.

We LOVE 15 bean soup in our house. So many variations can be made and this taco 15 bean soup is a must-try! We love the classic ham version and also my buffalo chicken version.

Y’all know I love 15 bean soup mix! Whatever version I make has been amazing. I love how some of the smaller beans fall apart and make the soup creamy.

I’ve been able to find this Hurst’s HamBeens 15 Bean Soup mix in almost every store I shop at. The 15 bean mix is the brand’s most popular mix. If you want to see where it’s available near you try this store locator.

How to make Taco 15 Bean Soup:

Hurst’s HamBeen 15 Bean Soup mix (don’t add the ham flavor packet that is included, you can save that for another recipe)
Cooked ground beef
Sweet yellow onion
Broth – beef or chicken (even water works great)
Bay leaf
Taco seasoning – one packet is plenty (WAIT TO ADD THIS UNTIL DONE COOKING)
Fresh salsa – no need to make, find in the refrigerated section of your store. (WAIT TO ADD THIS UNTIL DONE COOKING)

Add everything to the slow cooker except the taco seasoning and salsa, for too much salt and tomatoes prevent the beans from softening.
Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.

Remove the bay leaf.
Add the salsa and taco seasoning. Stir.

taco 15 bean soup cooked before adding taco seasoning

How should I serve this?

Ladle into bowls.
Serve topped with green onions and shredded cheddar cheese.
You can pour this soup over white rice to make it an even heartier meal!

15 bean taco soup with spoon in it, chips and cheese on side

How can I make this spicy?

Use hot salsa and hot taco seasoning.
And/or add in 1-2 chopped jalapenos.

Can I use ground turkey instead?

Yes, either will work great. You can add raw chicken breasts at the beginning of the cooking time, then shred them when you add the salsa and taco seasoning.

taco 15 bean soup in slow cooker with spoon scooping it out

Does this freeze well?

Yes, 15 bean soup freezes great.
Add to plastic containers or freezer ziplock bags.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

My other Slow Cooker 15 bean soup recipes:

I hope you enjoy this change up on taco night! This tastes like 15 bean chili and I can wait to make it again!

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Slow Cooker Taco 15 Bean Soup

5 from 1 vote

Transform a package of 15 bean soup into a delicious taco night dinner!

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Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: taco 15 bean soup

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 7 hours

Total Time: 7 hours 20 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

Slow Cooker- 6 quart or larger

Ingredients:

1 lb. ground beef
¼ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
20 oz. pkg. Hurst'sⓇ HambeensⓇ 15 bean SoupⓇ mix
1 small yellow onion, diced
9 cups chicken broth (beef broth or water works fine too)
1 bay leaf
16 oz. salsa (I use fresh salsa from the refrigerated section of the store) WAIT TO ADD UNTIL THE END
1 oz. pkg. taco seasoning (about 2 tablespoons) WAIT TO ADD UNTIL THE END

Topping ideas:

green onions
tortilla chips
shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions:

Cook and crumble the ground beef in a skillet on the stovetop. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper. Drain any fat. Add the meat to the slow cooker.
Place the beans in a colander, sort out any debris and discard. Rinse the beans and add them to the slow cooker. No presoaking is necessary. Do not use the ham flavor packet in this recipe, you can save it for another recipe if desired.
Add the onion, chicken broth and bay leaf. WAIT TO ADD THE SALSA AND TACO SEASONING, for too much salt and acidity can prevent the beans from softening.
Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 7 hours.
When the cooking time is up, remove the bay leaf. Add the salsa and taco seasoning. Stir.
Serve with desired toppings and enjoy!

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Recipe Notes:

Can I use ground turkey or chicken breasts instead of ground beef?

Yes, either will work great. You can add the chicken breasts in raw at the beginning of the cooking time, then shred them when you add the salsa and taco seasoning.

Does this freeze well?

Yes, 15 bean soup freezes great.
Add to plastic containers or freezer ziplock bags.
Freeze for up to 3 months.

How can I make this spicy?

Use hot salsa and hot taco seasoning. You can also put in 1-2 chopped jalapenos.

Nutrition:

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