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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For the soup:
1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
4 cups (1 quart) low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

To finish:
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
Juice 1/2 medium lime
Crumbled tortilla chips
Optional toppings: Sliced avocado, fresh cilantro, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, Mexican hot sauce, lime wedges
Directions:
Directions:
For the soup:
Place all the ingredients in the insert of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker in an even layer. Cover the slow cooker and cook until the chicken is tender and the soup is flavorful, 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

To finish:
Transfer the chicken to a large plate. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard the skin, bones, and any cartilage. Shred the chicken and add the meat back into the soup. Add the black beans and lime juice and stir to combine. Taste and season with salt as needed. Serve the soup with crumbled tortilla chips and other toppings.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Serves 4 to 6, Makes about 2 1/2 quarts
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Freezing instructions: This soup can be frozen for up to 2 months.

 

 

 

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