Chicken Tortilla Soup Crock Pot (Printer-Friendly)
Chicken tortilla soup packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and spices. Customizable for every family member.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Base
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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2 bell peppers, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Soup
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900 ml low-sodium chicken broth
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700 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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400 ml red enchilada sauce
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons taco seasoning
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Optional Add-Ins
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300 g canned black beans, rinsed and drained
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300 g canned corn, drained
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250 ml heavy cream
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2 tablespoons corn starch or all-purpose flour
→ Garnishes
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Chopped fresh coriander
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Tortilla strips
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Sour cream
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Grated cheddar cheese
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Diced avocado
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Lime wedges
# Steps to Prepare:
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Melt butter over medium heat in a sauté pan. Add diced onion, bell peppers, minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt. Sauté until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the bowl of a slow cooker.
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Lay the chicken breasts atop the sautéed vegetables in the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth and red enchilada sauce. Sprinkle in cumin, chili powder, oregano, taco seasoning, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours, until chicken is cooked through and reaches 74°C internal temperature.
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Remove the chicken breasts, shred or chop coarsely, and return them to the slow cooker.
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Stir in black beans and corn if desired. For a creamier soup, whisk corn starch or flour into heavy cream and stir into the soup. Cook on high setting for an additional hour if adding cream.
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Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh coriander, tortilla strips, sour cream, grated cheddar cheese, diced avocado, and lime wedges as preferred.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Adjust optional add-ins and garnishes to accommodate dietary preferences or serve them on the side for a customizable experience.