Slow Cooker Taco Soup

With autumn fully in the throws now, I enjoy making soups, chills, chowders & stews for dinner. Also this Taco Soup recipe, almost like a chili, is no exception to cooling weather comfort food. 

Dan's Taco Soup 

1 pound lean ground beef


1 pound lean ground sausage 


1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, including liquid


1 can (11 to 15 ounces) black beans, including liquid


1 can (10 to 15 ounces) fire roasted tomatoes, including liquid


1 can (10 to 15 ounces) tomato sauce


1 can (small, 6 ounce) tomato paste


2 TBS taco seasoning


1/2 Tsp ground cumin


1/2 Tsp smoked spanish paprika 


1 sm can (4 ounces) chopped chile peppers


2 cups stock (chicken, beef or vegetable), whatever you have on hand.

Brown the ground beef and sausage; drain well. In a large crock-pot, add remaining ingredients and stir. Simmer in slow cooker on LOW for 8 to 9 hours. Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream and avocado slices.