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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A warm, comforting slow cooker soup featuring tender chicken, smoky chipotle, and crunchy tortilla strips, perfect for easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (adjust or omit for heat preference)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla strips (homemade or store-bought) for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Shredded cheese like Monterey Jack or cheddar (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn if using canned. Mince the chipotle peppers.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Top with diced onion, garlic, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, chili powder, oregano, chicken broth, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  4. Using two forks, shred the chicken directly in the crockpot. Stir everything to combine the shredded chicken evenly.
  5. Optional: Using an immersion blender, blend about one-third of the soup right in the crockpot to give it a thicker, creamier texture. Alternatively, carefully transfer a portion to a regular blender, puree, and stir it back in.
  6. Taste the soup and add more salt, pepper, or chipotle if desired. Stir in fresh lime juice just before serving.
  7. Toast tortilla strips in a skillet with a little oil until crispy, or use store-bought. Chop fresh cilantro and shred cheese if using.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with tortilla strips, cilantro, and cheese. Optionally add sour cream or avocado slices.

Notes

Shred chicken directly in the crockpot for less mess and better flavor absorption. Blend part of the soup for a creamier texture without cream. Adjust chipotle peppers for heat preference. Toast tortilla strips just before serving for extra crunch. Use fresh lime juice at the end to brighten flavors.

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

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