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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Chicken Tortilla Soup

A flavorful, easy chicken tortilla soup made with ingredients and spices you probably already have.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 15 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 15- oz. can black beans rinsed
  • 1 c. frozen corn
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 1 white onion chopped
  • 1 15- oz. can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. freshly chopped cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 small corn tortillas cut into strips
  • Sliced avocado for serving
  • Sour cream for serving
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large slow cooker, combine the chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and chicken broth.
  2. Cover and cook on low until the chicken is cooked, tender, and falling apart, about 5 to 6 hours.
  3. Pull the chicken from the pot, and shred it with a fork. Then place the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
  4. Top soup with Monterey Jack cheese and cover to let it melt, about 5 minutes more.
  5. Meanwhile, make the tortilla crisps: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add tortilla strips, and cook until crispy and golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer the tortilla strips onto a paper towel-lined plate, and season with salt.
  6. Serve the soup topped with tortilla crisps, avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice.

Notes

  • You can make this recipe as a vegetarian option by omitting the chicken. The spices and flavors will still blend together well.
  • If you're strapped for time, you can prepare this recipe faster by cooking it in a pot on the stove. This is where a fully-cooked rotisserie chicken comes in handy.
  • You can use any of your favorite shredded cheeses. Cheddar cheese is delicious too.
  • If you don't have fresh corn tortillas, you can also crumble up tortilla chips to place over the top of your soup.
  • For a spicy version, you can add any spicy salsa to the slow cooker, or just add salsa to individual bowls before serving.
  • To try out more delicious soups, check out our Panera Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe, Panera Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup, and Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Recipe.