A nice comforting easy to make soup is never a bad idea! This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup with Spice Chipotle Crema Recipe is full of flavor and cooked to perfection!
When it comes to making soups, I am the queen. If I don’t have something in mind for dinner, soup is always the answer to my dinner dilemma.
This Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup is not only easy to make, but it is something my whole family enjoys. It’s so nice to make one meal and the whole family enjoys it.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
You may be wondering what sides go great with this soup? One of my favorite sides to make with this soup is homemade white bread.
Being able to dip bread in the soup is what life is all about. Once you are able to nail down making your own bread, you will have solved all of life’s problems.
What Ingredients are Needed For The Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup?
While this Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe may sound like it’s not something you can make, it totally is. Your family will be impressed with the fact that you can make a delicious soup in no time at all.
Make sure you check the entire recipe card to see what exactly you will need. I’m also going to show you how to make Spicy Chipotle Crema.
This part of the recipe is what makes the tortilla soup recipe so delicious. Go ahead and make this recipe and let me know what you think!
Whether you’re trying to get more veggies in or just want to try something new, this recipe is sure to satisfy those cravings. This soup is also freezable. Make a double batch and freeze one for a night that you don’t feel like cooking.
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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is perfect for anytime! Also included with this recipe is a spicy chipotle crema that is the perfect compliment!
Ingredients
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 4 large garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups room temperature low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1-1.5 lb chicken breasts
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans of diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup of frozen corn
- 1 jalapeno, diced
- 1.5 Tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
- Juice of 2 limes
- Kosher salt to taste (about 2 tsp)
- Spicy Chipotle Crema
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped finely
- 2 Tbsp of milk (half and half or table cream)
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Add the onion, garlic, stock, chicken, Rotel or alternative, corn, chopped jalapeno, chili powder, cumin, and oregano to a 6-quart crock-pot and mix well to combine all of the ingredients.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked.
- Take chicken breast out and shred with two forks and return chicken back to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the lime juice and salt to taste.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with favorite toppings such as tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, tomato, cilantro, and chipotle crema.
- For Spicy Chipotle Crema:
- If making the crema, add the sour cream, chopped chipotle peppers, milk, and salt to a bowl and mix to combine. Set aside.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 468Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 177mgSodium 1328mgCarbohydrates 23gFiber 3gSugar 11gProtein 65g
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