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This past weekend, our temperatures here in College Station, Texas dropped, teasing all of us with fall-like temperatures . . . perfect for game-day. As has become custom now that we are living in “Aggieland” (home of the Fightin’ Texas A&M Aggies, for you non-Texans), the Husband’s brother, his wife, and their sweet baby came over to watch our Ags play a little ball.
(well, the Husband and his brother watched … and screamed … and groaned … and whooped … and kissed the wives whenever a touchdown was made)
Every Saturday afternoon, this is our life . . . and every Saturday morning, I’m scrambling to decide what to prepare for everyone to eat. I’m not picky — I just want fuss-free, easy food that requires little effort from me. After all, I have to babysit the “Boys” to make sure they don’t throw something when a ref makes a bad call.
It could happen.
This Slow-Cooker Taco Soup has been my favorite soup for years. It isn’t a new recipe and probably every cook has a variation in her back pocket. I first came across it in an old, old Church cookbook my grandmother gave me. There it was, in type-writer font: “Taco Soup.” Simple. Understated. Delicious.
It’s hearty and spicy. Perfect with a dollop of sour cream a sprinkling of shredded sharp cheddar . . . and amazing with cornbread or corn-chips. Yes, corn-chips . . . a little childhood indulgence for game-day.
Even the babies, 13-month old Barney Kneeknuckles and his 11-month old cousin, scarffed this soup down, crawling and toddling over to anyone that had a steaming bowl of it in their hands. They squealed and screamed for bites, demanding more than their fair share of hominy, beans, and deliciousness.
It’s the perfect, crowd pleasing recipe … regardless if you root for the Aggies or not.
linked with Delicious Dish Tuesday
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About Rachel Lacy
My name is Rachel -- I share tales about food and family. I'm a home-cook who focuses on fresh & simple meals to both fuel us and to help us celebrate our family-life. My day starts with coffee. Lots of coffee. 
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Yes Rachel, that is what I need in my belly as soon as possible!
Is there any shame in the fact that I ate some of the leftovers today … for breakfast AND again for lunch? I lurve this soup.
We love taco soup and usually make a big batch so we can freeze the leftovers. I’ll have to give your recipe a try soon!
That’s my favorite part about this recipe — it freezes so well.
That looks delicious. Once it gets colder, I’ll be trying this for sure.
It’s GREAT on a cold day.
This looks very yummy! I must make some now!!!
This looks like the ultimate comfort food
It is!
This looks super good. I’m going to pin it and make it on a cold evening when I need something hot!
It will be perfect for that!
Yummy! This recipe looks amazing!
Thanks, Theresa!
Breaking out the slow cooker is a sure sign that fall is here! Love all that cheese and sour cream on top.
This just reminded me….I need to come visit you so that you can cook for me. LOL
YUM!!!
I just texted my husband to pick up these ingredients so I can make this tomorrow! Looks good.
Yep! This one is going on the pin board!
That looks very tasty!
Making a version today of this soup for our football party! Thank you!
This looks amazing! Featuring it this week as my favorite for Delicious Dish Tuesday. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
I made taco soup this week too! I really like your addition of hominy. I never thought of that in taco soup but I will definitely be adding it next time! Thank you so much for sharing this with Delicious Dish Tuesday.
Oh this would be perfect to warm me up on cold winter days.
This looks so amazing, and I adore crockpot recipes – will try it for sure!