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Create this easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup while you are at work or out running errands! Loaded with tender chicken, tomatoes, and a rich flavorful broth loaded with traditional flavors will totally wow your taste buds. Serve this alone or with your favorite clean eating crackers or tortilla chips.
You can top this easy tortilla soup with cheese or sour cream if you want a different profile of flavors.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
There is nothing better than a big steaming bowl of chicken soup on a cold winter day. This recipe for slow cooker chicken tortilla soup is the answer to your desire for chicken soup but with a bit of extra flavor.
I love making this with leftovers from my simple roasted chicken recipe instead of starting with raw chicken breasts. What a great way to make the most of one chicken! Of course, both methods work great, but sometimes that is just another way to work your meal plan and budget.
Can I Add Different Vegetables to My Soup?
While tomatoes, corn, onions, and bell peppers are traditional for this recipe, you can definitely mix in any vegetable you prefer. I’ve been known to chop up a zucchini and add to the mix, or even some beans if I have them on hand. The secret to this recipe is really in the rich flavors of the broth and seasonings. Adjust with the vegetables that you prefer.
Can This Chicken Tortilla Soup be Frozen?
Much like most of my soups, you can easily freeze this recipe for slow cooker chicken tortilla soup. If you are using pre-cooked chicken, you can easily mix the ingredients together in a freezer bag and freeze to add to your slow cooker the morning you want to serve the soup. Alternately, you can make as directed, then allow the soup to cool completely before pouring into freezer soup storage containers.
As with any freezer option, make sure you date and label the container so it is easy to recognize in your freezer. This soup is good for up to 4 months in the freezer.
More Soup Recipes
I love soups, and I know that you do too, so I am excited to share this slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with you. If you want more variety for your winter soup (or chili!) nights, make sure to check out some of my favorites linked below.
Easy Taco Soup with Ranch
Chicken Kale Soup
Bison Chili
Low Carb Chicken Chili
Turkey Black Bean Chili
What Should I Serve with This Chicken Tortilla Soup?
There are tons of options to go with this recipe for chicken tortilla soup. Traditionally, I love using crackers or tortilla chips. You can still do that! You just need to make your own or look for clean eating options. Ezekial tortillas are easy to cut into triangles and toast up for homemade chips.
You can also top with extra salsa, a bit of sour cream, or your favorite organic shredded cheese.
Ingredients
Boneless skinless chicken breasts
Chicken broth
Frozen corn
Vidalia onion
Garlic
Bell pepper
Diced tomatoes with chiles
Cumin
Salt
Oregano
This was originally published on December 18, 2012, and updated on November 4, 2019.
You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.
The easiest way to tone down a spicy dish is to serve a smaller portion with plenty of rice, bread, potatoes, pasta, or plain starch to counter the heat. For soups and stews, raw and starchy vegetables like potatoes or carrots work well.
The calorie content of chicken tortilla soup can vary depending on the recipe and additional ingredients used. On average, a serving of chicken tortilla soup contains around 200-300 calories.
Sometimes all your soup needs is a little more time on the stove. Allow your chicken tortilla soup to simmer uncovered for an extended period. The heat will help evaporate some of the liquid, naturally thickening the soup. Remember to stir occasionally to prevent the soup from sticking or burning.
Reaching for something spicy without much distinct flavor, like cayenne, will result in a bland and spicy broth. Earthy spices like cumin and coriander are aromatic but not spicy. Chili powder is a blend that skews more flavorful than spicy, especially if you craft your own.
Add more liquid: The simplest solution is to add more liquid, such as water, broth, or milk. Start by adding a small amount and gradually add more until you reach the desired consistency. Use a blender: If you have a blender, you can puree the soup in batches, adding more liquid as needed.
Chicken tortilla soup is a Mexican-inspired soup that has a tomato and chicken broth base. It is spiced with chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and has a little kick from the jalapeño. It also has hearty ingredients like beans, corn, and of course the shredded chicken.
Chicken tortilla soup is low in calories but high in flavor. The amino acid cysteine, contained in the chicken in this powerful soup, loosens secretions, thinning out mucus and promoting coughing, which is needed to clear your nose and throat.
Total fat: One cup of chicken tortilla soup has 6 grams of total fat, which includes 2 grams of saturated fat and 0 grams of trans fat. Carbohydrates: One cup of chicken tortilla soup has 14 grams of carbs, which includes 2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of sugar.
Start by using 1 tablespoon of cornstarch at a time, mixed with 2 tablespoons of water. More cornstarch slurry can be added, but be sure not to add too much. Only mix in a small amount of slurry at a time to ensure that your soup will thicken properly. Using corn starch is a fast, effective way to thicken soup.
To make your slurry, combine equal-parts masa harina and room-temperature water in a small bowl, stir until dissolved, and then pour the mixture into your pot of chili and stir over low heat.
A handful of uncooked rice. That's all folks, just a handful of white rice. Any kind will do: jasmine, basmati, short grain, long grain. When added to a brothy (or watery, even) soup, and left to simmer for 20-30 minutes, the rice breaks down, releasing its starch and thickening the liquid that it's cooking in.
Thickening your soup without using flour or cornstarch is easier than you might think. By incorporating ingredients such as vegetable purees, mashed potatoes, beans or legumes, coconut milk, or a roux substitute, you can achieve the desired consistency while adding extra flavor and nutrition.
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