Description
A comforting, easy-to-make slow cooker chicken tortilla soup that requires minimal prep time. Packed with bold flavors from cumin and green chiles, topped with a creamy lime crema and crunchy tortilla strips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, diced
- 1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Tortilla chips or fried tortilla strips for topping
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Dice the onion and chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Rinse and drain the black beans.
- Add the diced chicken, onion, black beans, diced tomatoes with green chiles, chicken broth, taco seasoning, and corn (if using) to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks, or leave in bite-sized pieces.
- Taste the broth and add salt if needed.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro to make the lime crema.
- Ladle the hot soup into bowls and top with shredded cheese, sliced avocado, crushed tortilla chips, and a generous dollop of lime crema.
- Serve immediately with fresh cilantro leaves and sliced jalapeños if desired.
Notes
For a thicker soup, simmer uncovered on HIGH for the last 30 minutes. For a thinner soup, add a splash of broth. The lime crema is essential for balancing the richness. This soup freezes well for up to 3 months, but do not freeze with the toppings or lime crema added.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl with toppings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 25
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken tortilla soup, crockpot recipes, easy dinner, mexican food, crowd pleaser, meal prep