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The leaves are starting to turn. The wind has a cutting edge to it. The nights are crisp and cool. It’s fall. Sigh.

I both love and hate this weather. It’s a beautiful time of year, and refreshing after the heat of summer. But it leads {quickly} into winter. And months upon months of being trapped inside.

It also brings cravings for soup. Ahhhhh, how I love soup. I would live on it during the cold months if I could.

But the other tummies in the household don’t appreciate it as much as I do. Whatever. They eat what I make them, right?

I especially love a soup that is a meal in itself. Heavy, filling, no need for a main dish to accompany it. This is the main dish. Which is exactly why I love this slow cooker taco soup. It’s hearty enough to ward off even the coldest of nights.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Adapted from AllRecipes.com

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning {or a 1.25 ounce package taco seasoning mix}
• 2 tablespoons ranch dressing mix {or a 1 ounce package ranch dressing mix}
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can corn, undrained
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can black beans, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black olives
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2.5 cups tomato juice {less if you prefer a chunkier soup}
• shredded cheddar cheese {optional}
• sour cream or plain yogurt {optional}

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the ground turkey until crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Transfer the turkey to a slow cooker and sprinkle with the taco seasoning mix and ranch dressing mix. Add the diced tomatoes and green chilies, corn, and black beans, all with their liquid, to the slow cooker. Stir the black olives (sliced), onion, bell pepper, and tomato juice into the ground turkey mixture. Cook on Low for about 5 hours, until the vegetables are tender. Spoon into giant soup bowls. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt.

Meal Plan

Dinner

Monday: Butternut Squash Tacos {AllRecipes.com}
Tuesday: Turkey tenderloin wrapped in bacon
Wednesday: Slow cooker lasagna
Thursday: Leftovers
Friday: Homemade pizza on beer battered crust and homemade sauce. {AllRecipes.com}
Saturday: Leftover pizza
Sunday: Waffles

Snacks

• Super Energy Granola Bars
• Chewy, No-Bake Granola Bars
• Crackers
• Graham Crackers

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What is your favorite autumn food?

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