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Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
A hearty and nutritious soup perfect for a cozy meal, packed with flavorful vegetables, beans, and tender chicken, all made easily in the slow cooker.
Ingredients
Oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 red pepper red pepper (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
Broth and Canned Goods
- 3 cups chicken broth (no salt-added)
- 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cans black beans (no salt-added, drained and rinsed)
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
Spices and Peppers
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 2-3 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Toppings and Garnishes
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Cilantro
- Avocado
- Chopped green onion
- Homemade tortilla strips
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet, then sauté onion, red pepper, and garlic until soft, about 3 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker if not cooked directly.
- Add broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, corn, cumin, oregano, and chipotles. Stir to combine.
- Place chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring it's covered in liquid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken with forks, return to the soup, and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot with toppings like cilantro, avocado, green onions, and crushed tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lime or a dash of hot sauce before serving.