Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
Layers of Mexican-inspired flavors are slow cooked for hours in this crock pot chicken tortilla soup that is made with chicken, beans, corn, and plenty of herbs and spices!
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil , more as needed
- 1 onion , chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves minced garlic
- 29 ounces chicken broth (2 cans)
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 15 ounces black beans (1 can)
- 1 lime , juiced
- 10 ounces Rotel Original (1 can)
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 jalapeno pepper , seeded and diced
- salt and pepper
- ¼ cup cilantro , chopped
Crispy Tortilla Strips
- 6 corn tortillas , cut into 1/4 inch strips
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
Toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, lime, chopped cilantro and avocado
Instructions
- In a pot heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium heat, add 1 chopped onion and cook for about 2 minutes. Add 2 - 3 cloves minced garlic and mix well, continuing to cook for 1 more minute. Transfer to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Next add 1 pound chicken breasts, 2 cans chicken broth, 1 cup corn, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 can black beans, juice from 1 lime, 1 can of Rotel, 1 can crushed tomatoes, and 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
- Remove chicken and shred. Add back to pot with 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
Crispy Tortilla Strips
- Heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil in medium pan over medium-high heat. Using small batches, add tortilla strips and fry until crisp. Drain on a paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
Notes
Additions and substitutions: This recipe is easy to add in additions. Many times I'll add in a chopped bell peppers with the onions. I also like to add an additional can of pinto or kidney beans (whatever I have on hand). If I don't have Rotel on hand, I'll use salsa.
Freezing: Pour in a freezer bag or container, leaving room at the top for the soup to expand. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 349kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 51mg, Sodium: 764mg, Potassium: 987mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 419IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 102mg, Iron: 4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
