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Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup
This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe is given a smokey, spicy kick with the addition of chipotle peppers, it's simple, healthy & gluten free!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 165 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce chopped + 1 tsp adobo sauce
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper diced
- 2 limes juiced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 lime sliced into wedges
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 avocado diced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chipotle powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
- Rub this mixture on the chicken breast, then place in a large slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth and diced tomatoes over the chicken.
- Add the tomato paste, chipotle chili and adobo sauce, diced onions and bell pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred.
- Place back in the slow cooker, then add the lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve with your choice of tortilla strips, cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado or lime wedges for topping the soup.
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Notes
- Nutritional information provided does not include the optional toppings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
165kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
1429mg
(60%)
Potassium
1036mg
(30%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1390mg
(28%)
Vitamin C
58.6mg
(65%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
3.1mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 165
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 165kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1429mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 1036mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1390mg | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 58.6mg | 65% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3.1mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.