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Mexican tortilla soup in a bowl topped with homemade tortilla strips, avocado, cilantro and sour cream.
Course Main Course, Soup

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup {Slow Cooker}

By: Elysia
Servings 6 to 8 servings
This healthy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is the ultimate easy and delicious family-friendly meal. It's amazing for meal prep and freezer-friendly too! Definitely a recipe you'll want to add to your regular menu rotation! {Gluten-free & Dairy-free}
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red pepper diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups no salt-added chicken broth
  • 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 14.5 ounce cans no salt-added black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups frozen corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 2-3 teaspoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Toppings:

  • Cilantro
  • Avocado
  • Chopped green onion
  • Homemade tortilla strips
  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Cheese

Instructions

  • In a medium non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Or if you have a saute function on your slow cooker, place the oil directly in the slow cooker.
  • Add the onion, red pepper and garlic, stirring until soft, about 3 minutes. Add to the slow cooker (if you didn't cook it directly in the slow cooker).
  • Next, add the broth, fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato sauce, black beans, corn, cumin, and oregano, and chipotles in adobe sauce. Stir the mixture until combined.
  • Add the chicken breasts to the slow cooker, making sure that they're fully covered in the liquid.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Remove the chicken breast and shred it with two forks. Return to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve immediately or keep slow cooker on the warm setting until ready to serve. Top with desired toppings.

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Notes

  • Customize it: For a totally customizable option, set up a toppings bar so that the family and/or guests can adapt the soup according to their personal taste preferences! Some great topping ideas include shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, limes, jalapeno peppers, tortilla chips, sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Save time: For a super convenient option, use shredded rotisserie chicken, canned beans and canned or frozen corn to cut down on cooking time.
  • Season according to personal tastes: If you want it more spicy, add some more chipotle peppers or some red pepper flakes or jalapeno peppers. Also, depending on the type of broth and tomato sauce you use, you may need to add additional salt and pepper.
  • This chicken tortilla soup will last in the fridge for up to four days.
  • To freeze, allow the soup to fully cool. Pack the soup in freezer-friendly air-tight containers and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 486mgPotassium: 657mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1082IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg
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