Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

IT’S OFFICIALLY SOUP SEASON!

Fall is here and as the weather is cooling down, which means it’s finally time to cozy up with a bowl of soup and enjoy the change in seasons! And the timing couldn’t be more perfect – We got a new kitchen gadget for our wedding that I have been super excited about! I’ve heard a million good things about the Instant Pot, so when we got one after our wedding I was pumped to try out new recipes in it, and jazz up some old ones.

I first made this recipe for a holiday party a couple of years ago, and it has been on repeat ever since! With a couple of tweaks here and there, I think that it’s grown into one of my favorites. It’s spicy, smokey, and simply delicious. I’ve made this soup for a week of lunches or for a couple nights of quick weeknight dinners for my husband and I. Day or night, this soup is a winner for warming up!

SET IT AND FORGET IT – CROCKPOT COOKING AT IT’S BEST!

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Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 4-8 hours
Servings: 8-10 cups

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 lbs. chicken breast

  • 1/2 medium onion, diced

  • 2 cans diced tomatoes

  • 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 can sweet corn or hominy, drained

  • 4 whole roasted green chilies, diced, remove seeds and ribs. * or 1/4 cup canned chilies

  • 1 tbsp. chili powder

  • 1 tbsp. garlic powder

  • 2 tsp. cumin

  • 1 tsp. smoked paprika

  • ~ 32 oz low-sodium chicken broth

Optional Toppings

  • tortilla chips

  • shredded cheese

  • diced avocado

  • diced green onion

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add all soup ingredients into a crock pot or Instant Pot. 

  • Set to cook for 4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low. *If using frozen chicken breast, you might need to cook the full 8 hours. 

  • Shred chicken in the pot, and stir to mix.

  • Top with optional toppings as desired. Serve and enjoy!

MAKE IT VEGETARIAN

  • Skip the chicken and add extra beans!

  • After the soup is cooked, add a vegetarian meat substitution.

BUMP UP THE SPICE

  • Add fresh jalapeños into your soup before or after cooking!

  • Add a dash of your favorite hot sauce.

SERVE IT “TACO BAR” STYLE

  • If you’re serving this for a party, try setting it up “taco bar” style! This makes it easy to serve a group of people and lets your guests customize their bowls.

xx,
mallory

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