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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Toppings Bar Ideas

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A simple, satisfying slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with a customizable toppings bar, perfect for easy weeknight dinners and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 oz / 410 g) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can corn kernels, drained
  • 4 cups (32 fl oz / 960 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Shredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican blend (for toppings)
  • Fresh avocado, diced (for toppings)
  • Crispy tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips (for toppings)
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (for toppings)
  • Lime wedges (for toppings)
  • Sour cream or Greek yogurt (for toppings)
  • Diced red onion or green onions (for toppings)
  • Jalapeño slices (optional, for toppings)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and drain and rinse the black beans and corn. Set aside.
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
  3. Top the chicken with diced onions, garlic, diced tomatoes with chilies, black beans, and corn.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth gently to avoid disturbing the layers.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until chicken is tender and shreddable.
  6. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or chili powder. Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice if desired.
  8. Arrange toppings in small bowls: shredded cheese, diced avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream, and jalapeños.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and let everyone build their own bowl with toppings.
  10. If broth is too thin, stir in 1 tablespoon of cornmeal or masa harina and cook for another 10-15 minutes to thicken.

Notes

For a dairy-free option, substitute sour cream with coconut yogurt or avocado crema. If the broth is too thin, thicken with cornmeal or masa harina. Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts with slight cooking time adjustment. The soup thickens after refrigeration; add broth or water when reheating. Freeze soup base without toppings for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker, chicken tortilla soup, easy dinner, toppings bar, crockpot soup, customizable soup, weeknight meal

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