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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup made with tender chicken, vegetables, and spices, topped with crispy tortilla strips.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup corn, frozen
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
Spices
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup tortilla strips for garnish
  • 1 cup avocado, diced for garnish
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped for garnish
  • 1 cup sour cream optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and water.
  4. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper over the top.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
  2. Once cooked, remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the soup and stir well.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with tortilla strips, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months.

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