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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A cozy and easy slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with smoky chipotle peppers, fresh lime juice, and creamy avocado and sour cream toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights and chilly evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 g)
  • 4 cups (1 quart) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, fire-roasted if desired
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced (adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Toppings:
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • Crunchy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and chop the chipotle peppers finely. Rinse and drain the black beans and corn if using canned or frozen.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, onion, garlic, and chipotle peppers on top.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over everything.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
  5. Using tongs or forks, shred the chicken inside the slow cooker to soak up the smoky broth.
  6. Stir in the fresh lime juice just before serving.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with diced avocado, a dollop of sour cream, fresh cilantro, and crunchy tortilla strips or crushed chips.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Notes

Keep chicken breasts whole until the end to retain moisture before shredding. Adjust chipotle peppers to control heat. Add lime juice at the end to preserve brightness. Toast your own tortilla strips for best crunch. For thicker soup, stir in 1 tablespoon cornmeal or masa harina 15 minutes before done cooking.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken tortilla soup, easy dinner, cozy soup, chipotle, avocado, sour cream, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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