Best Loved Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Jun 04, 2023June 4, 20230 1
Best Loved Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
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Prep

10 min

Cook

8 hr

Ready In

8 hr 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs chicken ( boneless , cooked , shredded )
1 can whole tomatoes
1 can enchilada sauce
1 can chopped green chilies
1 garlic clove , minced
1 onion , med . chopped
2 cups water
1 can chicken broth
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 package frozen corn
1 tablespoon chopped dried cilantro
6 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons canola oil ( or other vegetable oil ) or 2 tablespoons olive oil ( or other vegetable oil )
parmesan cheese , grated ( for garnish )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
314
Sugar
6g
Fat
10g
Chicken Tortilla Soup is a Mexican-inspired soup that's popular in the United States. The soup is usually made with chicken, tomato, and corn, and is spiced with cumin and chili powder. This version of Chicken Tortilla Soup is made in a slow cooker making it even easier to make. The addition of crispy tortilla strips and grated Parmesan cheese makes it even more delicious. Perfect for a cold winter night, this soup will warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.In a crockpot, combine cooked chicken, whole tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chilies, minced garlic, chopped onion, water, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and frozen corn.
2.Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
3.Remove bay leaf and discard.
4.In a pan, heat vegetable oil and cut corn tortillas into small strips and fry in oil until crispy.
5.To serve, ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fried tortilla strips and grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

This soup is perfect for a cozy night in and has very little prep time.
It’s also gluten-free and a complete meal in itself.

CONS

Some may find the soup too spicy, so adjust the amount of chili powder and cumin according to your preference.
Also, the Parmesan cheese topping may make the soup not suitable for people with lactose intolerance.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is packed with nutrients and protein as it includes chicken, tomato, corn, and spices. The soup is also gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by omitting the Parmesan cheese topping.

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