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Easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A comforting and easy-to-make crockpot chicken tortilla soup that combines tender chicken, spicy broth, and fresh toppings for a cozy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Toppings: crunchy tortilla chips or strips, shredded sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, fresh avocado slices, chopped fresh cilantro, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. If desired, blend the canned tomatoes and green chilies until smooth.
  2. Drain and rinse black beans if using, and measure out the corn.
  3. Place the chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the crockpot in an even layer. Sprinkle the chopped onion and minced garlic over the chicken.
  4. Pour the blended tomatoes (or canned as is) over the chicken. Add the rinsed black beans and corn. Pour in the chicken broth.
  5. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over the mixture. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  7. Remove the chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the crockpot. Stir in fresh lime juice.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, and sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

Notes

Optional to sear chicken before slow cooking for extra flavor. Blend tomatoes and chilies for smooth broth or leave chunky for texture. Adjust spice level by adding or reducing chili powder or fresh peppers. Add a splash of broth or water if soup is too thick. Let chicken cool slightly before shredding to avoid burns.

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Keywords: crockpot, chicken tortilla soup, slow cooker, easy soup, comfort food, weeknight dinner, Mexican soup, healthy soup

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