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Slow cooker tortilla soup
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5 from 3 votes

Crock Pot Tortilla Soup

A delicious and easy Crock Pot Tortilla Soup that is a hearty and satisfying meal served up with simple tortilla strips for dunking!!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 20 minutes
Course: Soup Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken soup, crock pot, slow cooker, tortilla soup
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (about 1lb)
  • 1 14.5oz can of crushed tomato
  • 1 15oz can of black beans
  • 1 15oz can of corn kernels
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers seeded and diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 bay leaf
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp pepper plus more for finishing
  • 1 tsp salt adjusted to taste plus more for tortilllas
  • 6-8 small tortillas flour or corn (I prefer flour)
  • 1 tbsp oil or cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 limes

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, diced jalapeños, black beans, and corn.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, then add the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir to combine everything.
  • Cover with the lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and easy to shred.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro. Cook for another 15-30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cut the tortillas into ¼-inch strips, toss them in 1 tablespoon of oil, and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy. Salt if desired.
    Serve the soup topped with tortilla strips, shredded cheese, lime juice and additional cilantro.

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Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 1375mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 918IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 2mg