Crock-pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
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5.0
132 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
361 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican
Crock-pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
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My friends and family can't get enough of this crock-pot chicken tortilla soup. It's the best! This slow cooker soup is healthy, easy, freezer-friendly and full of veggies.Recipe yields 6-8 servings.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- 1/4-1/2 cup Tomatillo Salsa Verde
- 3 TBSP tomato paste
- 2 TBSP olive oil
- 3 cups black beans (cooked or canned)
- 1-2 cups pinto beans (cooked or canned)
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 small corn tortillas (torn into small pieces)
- 2 small onions (2 cups chopped)
- 2 jalapeños (seeds and stem removed)
- 1 large bell pepper
- ½ lime, juiced
- 2-4 TBSP fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste (amount added will vary on sodium content of broth + tomatoes/beans)
TASTY TOPPINGS:
- greek yogurt or sour cream (I add lime zest to mine for extra oomph!)
- shredded Mexican cheese blend
- tortilla chips
- chopped red onion
- chopped green onion
- fresh cilantro
- Sliced Jalapenos
- Pico de Gallo
- Guacamole or sliced avocado
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Instructions
- Essentially you're going to toss everything in and walk away, but because I like to explain the methods to my madness I'll go into a bit more detail for ya:
- Turn your slow cooker to high and add broth, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomatillo salsa, beans and chicken breasts, whole.
- Next dice your bell pepper, jalapeno, and onion and tear your corn tortilla into small pieces before tossing them into the pot as well. The corn tortillas help the soup to thicken a bit and also act as noodles!
- Add your seasonings, fresh cilantro, olive oil, and lime juice + cover.
- Within a few hours the chicken breasts should be juicy and perfectly cooked, if you happen to be around, feel free to scoop them out with tongs or a fork, place them on a cutting board, and chop each breast into six large pieces. Now it'll shred oh-so-easily! Use two forks to create pulled/shredded chicken and add it back to your slow cooker. If you aren't home yet you can complete this step once you return. No worries!
- The soup will simmer away on high for four-six hours [total time] and make your kitchen smell absolutely divine.
- Steal a taste towards the end and add any extra spices or add-ins that float your boat. I typically add a little extra chili and garlic powder and a little fiery cayenne depending on my mood. You may want to add salt or might find that there was enough in your beans/tomatoes/broth to start and leave it as is! Since I add crushed tortilla chips to my final product I only add a pinch of salt to the entire pot. The chips add it in at the end and create the perfect ratio for me! As noted above you can add more broth or keep the soup nice and chunky. I love mine super-hearty so I can attack it with the tortilla chips and a small mountain of grated cheese and scoop up the soup nacho-style. Hot soup, melty cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips... I'm swooning again just thinking about it. Clearly it's time to make another pot!
Notes
- If using canned beans, simply drain and rinse and you're ready to go!
- For a brothier soup, keep a bit of extra vegetable or chicken broth on hand to add towards the end.
- Nutrition facts below are an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. Values calculated before toppings, feel free to top this soup with all your favorite extras!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
1209mg
(50%)
Potassium
1017mg
(29%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1660IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
41.9mg
(47%)
Calcium
83mg
(8%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1209mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 1017mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1660IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 41.9mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
132 reviews
Excellent
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