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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe
Slow cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes significantly better than anything available at restaurants while being healthy and nutritious for guilt-free indulgence. This homemade version develops superior flavors through slow cooking that allows all ingredients to meld perfectly while maintaining authentic Mexican taste profiles. The healthy preparation eliminates unnecessary additives while ensuring every spoonful delivers restaurant-quality satisfaction that proves homemade is always better.
This chicken tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. It’s healthy, too! Don’t let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away. Garnish with grated Cheddar, avocados, and a splash of fresh lime juice.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
7 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker.
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Pour in water and chicken broth; season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
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When the soup is almost finished, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil.
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Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
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Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle tortilla strips over soup before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 262 | Calories |
| 11g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 18g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 262 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 11g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
| Cholesterol 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium 893mg | 39% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium 63mg | 5% |
| Iron 2mg | 13% |
| Potassium 472mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
