Nacho Cheese Soup #Recipe Peg Cochran/Margaret Loudon

 

 

This recipe is from Baked by Rachel and is very adaptable.  I made adjustments according to what I had on hand and what the family likes.  My granddaughter doesn't like onions so I omitted them.  She also doesn't like green peppers so I nixed those.  I didn't have a jalapeno and my husband doesn't like too much spice so that was okay.  You can substitute turkey for the ground beef and I used gluten free flour.  Even with the adjustments, it was delicious.  You can use your imagination for toppings--sliced green onions, crumbled tortilla chips, sour cream, more cheese, etc.

1 lb. ground beef, cooked and drained of fat

1 cup yellow onion, chopped

1 cup green bell pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced

15 oz corn, drained

15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed well

15 oz petite diced tomatoes, drained

1 1/2 tsp chili powder

1 1/2 tsp salt

1 tsp ground black pepper

1/8 tsp red pepper flakes

3 1/2 cups chicken or beef broth

8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup heavy cream

3 to 4 tablespoons flour

 

Add the ground beef to a skillet and cook until all pink is gone.  Drain off fat.  Either add to a pan or to a slow cooker.

 

Add vegetables, beans, seasonings and broth.  Stir to combine.

 

Cook on the stove for half an hour until the flavors meld or cook on high in the slow cooker for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.

When done, stir in shredded cheese.

Mix flour and heavy cream and add to pot or slow cooker.  Mix well.  Continue cooking on the stove until soup has thickened and is warmed through.  Or, in slow cooker, cover and cook for half an hour. 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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