Crock Pot -Chicken Tortilla Soup

Vseward (Chef~V)'s Note:

A quick, no-fuss version of chicken tortilla soup! All you do is put everything into the slow cooker, and turn it on. Then garnish with baked corn tortilla strips. What a dish.

• Total Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 lb shredded cooked chicken
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole canned tomatoes , mashed
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chili peppers
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 1 cup water
• 1 (14 ½ ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chilies, and garlic into a slow cooker.
2. Pour in water and chicken broth.
3. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
4. Stir in corn and cilantro.
5. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours.
6. Garnish with fresh tortilla strips or tortilla chips.

Reviews

[Chef #1208423]

This soup was wonderful! I am always looking for a light soup for rainy days and this one was perfect. I also learned a trick for shredding the chicken: after boiling, use your kitchen aid mixer and paddle attachment -- put on low for around 30 seconds and it shreds perfectly. This soup is definitely a make again!

[mommymakeit4u]

I put my chicken breasts in partially frozen and shredded the chicken the last hour of cooking. Also, I had to use taco sauce instead enchilada -- not sure what the difference is, but it was good!

[Marianneee]

Amazing and so easy. My picky husband even at it! 1-3-09 Update I have lost count of how many times I have made this. I add frozen chicken to the soup and shred an hour before serving and I usually omit the water.