How To Make Slow Cooker Taco Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides more protein and fewer calories, while cream cheese can be more affordable.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese is lower in calories, while processed cheese can be cheaper.

Add 1 can diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.

Add 1 can corn (not drained) to the slow cooker.

Add 1 can diced chilies to the slow cooker.

Add 1 can black beans to the slow cooker.

Add 1 jar salsa to the slow cooker.

Add 1 packet taco seasoning to the slow cooker and mix everything together.

Submerge 1 chicken breast into the mixture in the slow cooker.

Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours.

Once cooked, remove the chicken breast and shred it using two forks.

In a separate bowl, add 1/4 cup cornstarch to 1 cup Manitoba milk and mix well.

Put the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.

Pour the milk and cornstarch mixture into the soup and mix.

Let it cook for a couple more minutes to thicken slightly.

Prepare garnishes: taco chips, green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and avocado.

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