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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A comforting and flavorful slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with smoky chipotle, tender shredded chicken, and crispy tortilla strips. Perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (blend half, leave half whole)
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 4–6 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips and toasted or fried for topping
  • Optional toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Chop the onion and mince the garlic and chipotle peppers. Drain and rinse one can of black beans, and set aside.
  2. Cut tortillas into thin strips and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Set aside for topping.
  3. Add the chicken breasts or thighs to the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices.
  4. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, corn kernels, and the entire can of black beans (reserve half to blend later).
  5. Sprinkle in cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  6. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours until the chicken is tender. Alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours if short on time.
  7. Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks.
  8. Use an immersion blender to blend about half of the beans and some broth in the slow cooker, creating a creamy base.
  9. Stir the shredded chicken back into the soup.
  10. Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  11. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips and optional toppings like shredded cheese, avocado, sour cream, or jalapeños.

Notes

Blend half the beans for a creamy texture without cream. Toast tortilla strips for a crunchy topping. Adjust chipotle peppers to control heat. Use bone-in chicken thighs for more flavor but remove bones before shredding. Pre-cooked rotisserie chicken can shorten prep time. Store tortilla strips separately to keep them crisp.

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