slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup

12 Pinches
Natick, MA
Updated on Feb 2, 2015

When I first had this, I made my own crispy tortilla strips. No need. Not really sure why the original recipe called for them. Not a bad idea to have bread on the side though. I have changed-up this recipe a zillion times. I often use hot sauce instead of chili powder as I like the taste better and you can control the "heat". Easy to double.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 8 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 8 (but not in my house...maybe 5)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cooked shredded chicken
  • 15 ounces whole peeled (mashed) or diced tomoatoes
  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce (1 can)
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 ounces chopped green chile peppers (1 can)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 cups water
  • 14 1/2 ounces chicken broth (1 sm can)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 - bayleaf
  • 10 ounces frozen corn (1 bag)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • - shredded cheddar or nacho blend cheese

How To Make slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup

  • Step 1
    Put chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles and garlic into the slow cooker. Pour in chicken broth & water. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper and the bay leaf. Add corn & cilantro.
  • Step 2
    Cover and cook on low from 6 to 8 hours or on high from 3 to 4 hours.
  • Step 3
    Top with shredded cheese and/or a spoonful of sour cream if you like.

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