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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe with Creamy Avocado

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A warm, smoky, and comforting slow cooker chicken tortilla soup topped with creamy avocado slices and crunchy tortilla strips. Perfect for cozy nights and easy meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 14.5 oz (411 g) canned diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (150 g) sweet corn kernels, frozen or canned
  • 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store-bought
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 large avocado, sliced just before serving
  • Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for garnish

Instructions

  1. Dice 1 medium onion and mince 3 garlic cloves to prep the aromatics.
  2. Place 2 large skinless chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot.
  3. Add diced tomatoes, drained and rinsed black beans, corn kernels, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and salt and pepper to taste over the ingredients.
  5. Pour 4 cups of chicken broth over the ingredients and gently stir to combine spices evenly without disturbing the layered chicken too much.
  6. Set crockpot to low and cook for 4-6 hours until chicken is tender.
  7. Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return shredded meat to the soup. Stir well.
  8. Squeeze fresh lime juice into the soup and stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with sliced avocado and crunchy tortilla strips or chips.
  10. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to reach desired consistency.

Notes

Add avocado slices just before serving to keep them fresh and prevent browning. Adjust chili powder to control spice level. If soup is too thick, add broth or water to loosen. Leftovers taste better the next day. For vegan version, substitute chicken with jackfruit and use vegetable broth. Freeze soup before adding avocado and tortilla strips.

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