Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Name: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 210 min
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; 0.25 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

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This crockpot 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.

Recipe by Elena

Updated on July 14, 2022

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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

Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, green chiles, onion, and garlic into a slow cooker. 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.
When the soup is almost finished, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle tortilla strips over soup before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

262	Calories
11g	Fat
25g	Carbs
18g	Protein

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
Vitamin C 21mg	103%
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.