Instructions:
1. Brown the ground meat:
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef or ground turkey until it’s fully cooked and crumbled. Drain any excess fat if needed.
2. Transfer to the slow cooker:
- Transfer the cooked ground meat to a 6-quart (or larger) crockpot or slow cooker.
3. Add the vegetables and beans:
- To the slow cooker, add the diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes (with their juices), drained black beans, drained kidney beans, drained pinto beans, drained corn kernels, and diced green chilies.
4. Season the soup:
- Sprinkle the ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning mix over the ingredients in the slow cooker. These seasoning packets add a delightful combination of flavors to the soup.
5. Pour in the broth:
- Pour the beef broth or chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker. The broth helps to create a flavorful base for the soup.
6. Cook the Cowboy Soup:
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook the soup on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 3-4 hours. The longer cooking time allows the flavors to meld and develop fully.
7. Adjust seasoning:
- Once the Cowboy Soup has finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper according to your taste preferences.
8. Serve the soup:
- Ladle the Hearty Crock Pot Cowboy Soup into bowls and garnish each serving with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro, and sliced green onions. These toppings add extra flavor and a pop of color to the soup.
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