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southwest chicken tortilla soup in a bowl with shredded cheese on top.
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Southwest Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup

This delicious and easy-to-make Southwest Chicken Tortilla Soup combines all the best flavors of a traditional southwestern meal into a comforting crockpot soup - perfect for dinner any night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Dishes, Soups & Stews
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Calories: 235kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 oz Green Chilies canned, undrained
  • 2 Jalapenos cored, seeded, and chopped
  • 15 oz Tomatoes canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Salt more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper more to taste
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 lb Chicken boneless, skinless breasts or thighs
  • ½ cup Sour cream
  • 1½ cup Tortilla strips for garnish
  • Cilantro chopped for garnish, optional
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese shredded
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Instructions

  • Add the green diced chilies, diced jalapenos, diced tomatoes, diced onion, garlic, spices, and broth to the slow cooker.
    4 oz Green Chilies, 2 Jalapenos, 15 oz Tomatoes, 1 small Onion, 5 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Chili powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black pepper, 6 cups Chicken broth
  • Place the chicken (defrosted or frozen) in the slow cooker on top of the previous ingredients.
    1 lb Chicken
  • Cover slow cooker with lid and set to HIGH for 5 hours, or LOW for 7 hours.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks, or transfer to a plate and shred, returning to the slow cooker.
  • Add the sour cream to the soup and mix it in well until blended, simmering for 30 minutes.
    ½ cup Sour cream
  • Serve with tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sliced avocado, and chopped fresh cilantro.
    1½ cup Tortilla strips, Cilantro, ½ cup Cheddar cheese

Notes

  • You can add other spices to the soup, such as cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or tortilla chips.
  • Top the soup with shredded cheese, avocado, or chopped cilantro.
  • Make it a meal by serving the soup with a side of rice or salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1452mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 1mg