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lazy day chicken tortilla soup - slow cooker

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Recipe by
Daily Inspiration S
@DailyInspiration
Somewhere, TX

Flavorful and rewarding -- the slow cooker does all the work.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For lazy day chicken tortilla soup - slow cooker

  • 1 lb
    chicken breasts, cooked & shredded
  • 1 can
    15-oz can whole peeled tomatoes - mashed
  • 1 can
    10-oz can enchilada sauce
  • 1 md
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can
    4-oz can mild green chiles, chopped
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 can
    14.5 oz. can chicken broth
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 pkg
    16-oz. pkg frozen corn
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 can
    your choice - black beans, pinto beans-rinsed and drained
  • 4
    corn tortillas, cut into thin strips

How To Make lazy day chicken tortilla soup - slow cooker

  • 1
    Saute onions in a little oil until translucent and tender. Add garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt & pepper and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute to let the flavor of the spices bloom.
  • 2
    Add onion mixture to slow cooker. Crush tomatoes and add to slow cooker along with the enchilada sauce, chiles, broth and water. Mix well to combine.
  • 3
    Add remaining ingredients and cook on low 6 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  • 4
    During last 30 minutes to 1 hour, add tortilla strips to allow them to soften and combine with sauce.
  • 5
    Garnish soup bowls with sour cream, cheese or extra cilantro.
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