Crock Pot Southern Living Style Tortilla Soup Recipe

Ingredients for Crock Pot Southern Living Style Tortilla Soup

• Boneless Chicken Breasts
• Frozen Whole Kernel Corn
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• 4 cups chicken broth
• Tomato Sauce
• Tomatoes And Green Chilies
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Ground Red Pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Bay Leaf
• Tortilla Chips
• Cheddar Cheese

How to Make Crock Pot Southern Living Style Tortilla Soup

1. Brown 1 lb ground chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
2. In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine the browned chicken, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 (15 ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained), 1 (15 ounce) can corn (drained), 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained), 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional), 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced to the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Shred the chicken using two forks before serving.
6. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with your favorite toppings: crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, and/or a squeeze of lime.
7. Serve immediately. Optional: Serve over tortilla chips for extra crunch.