Taco Tuesday just called, and she wants her drama-free, slow-cooked soup and dessert pairing back—extra sass, no dairy required. This Crockpot Taco Soup serves flavor hotter than your ex’s excuses and takes zero emotional labor to cook. You toss in a bunch of veggies, beans, and spices, press a button, and boom—soup that slaps. And for the finale? Coffee panna cotta so smooth, it deserves its own dating profile. You’ll feel like a domestic goddess with a crockpot crown—minus the stress or sweat. Just eat, sip, and pretend this was all very difficult.
Crockpot Taco Soup with Coffee Panna Cotta
A bold, smoky vegan taco soup packed with beans and veggies, paired with rich, caffeine-kissed panna cotta for a wildly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Taco Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1½ cups black beans
- 1½ cups kidney beans
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: avocado slices tortilla chips for garnish
Coffee Panna Cotta:
- 1½ cups oat milk
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp agar-agar powder
- Dark chocolate shavings because you’re worth it
Instructions
Taco Soup:
- Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Toss all ingredients into the slow cooker.
- Stir like you’re casting a spell.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3.
- Garnish with avocado and chips, because obviously.
Coffee Panna Cotta:
- Combine oat milk, coffee, maple syrup, and vanilla in a saucepan.
- Whisk in agar-agar like your life depends on it.
- Boil and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Pour into ramekins, refrigerate 2 hours.
- Top with chocolate, serve with pride.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 340
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 16g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Folate: 22%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Magnesium: 17%
- Potassium: 21%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Add hot sauce if you like your soup with a side of sass.
- Use chipotle powder for smoky drama.
- A dollop of vegan sour cream makes it feel extra.
- Don’t skip the panna cotta. It’s what Carrie Bradshaw would’ve done.
- Meal prep-friendly. Leftovers stay fabulous for 3 days.
