Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

I came across this WONDERFUL Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe through a Facebook group. The group is called Crockin' Girls. They have so many great recipes to make delicious, easy meals. They also have a new website up! Stop by and be inspired. 'Tis the season for crock-pot meals!!!

So delicious... warms you to your toes!

Here's the recipe, with a few of my own additions/subtractions! Enjoy!

Ingredients:

2-3 cups of raw chicken cut into 1 inch pieces

1 can rotel

1 8oz can tomato sauce (optional)

2 cans chicken broth (14 1/2 oz each)

1 can cheddar cheese soup (optional)

2 cups carrots (I used my potato peeler and "peeled off" thin rounds of carrot)

1/2 bag frozen corn

1 large onion chopped

2 cloves garlic minced

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Seasonings: Add these in with the soup while cooking... I added the following spices but feel free to adjust to your own taste.

Ground cumin: 1/4 tsp

Chili powder: 1/2 tablespoon

Cayenne Pepper: 1/4 tsp

Cilantro: I chopped up a handful of fresh 

Garlic Powder: 1/2 tsp

Salt and Pepper to taste

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Cooking away... without my help!

Garnishes:

2 avacados cut into small bites

Shredded cheese

Sour Cream

Home-fried corn tortilla strips

To make crunchy tortilla strips:

Cut corn tortillas into thin strips, heat olive oil in pan on med-high heat,

and fry until lighly golden.

Remove strips to a paper towel to soak up the oil and sprikle with salt.

Break into smaller bits and garnish each soup bowl!

I cooked my soup in a 5 quart round slow cooker. My husband and I enjoyed a generous bowl each and there was probably that same amount left over for another meal. So I'd say it serves 4-6 hungry people.

Cook all ingredients (except garnishes) on high for 5-6 hours or on low for about 8 hours.

Ladle into bowls and garnish with cheese, sour cream, avacado slices and tortilla strips! It's heavenly!!!

I also enjoy making this soup on the stove, in about 30 minutes. In that case, I cook my chicken on the stove in a little oil and add it to the soup towards the end. It's still SO very delicious!

*** Next time I make this I will probablly leave out the canned cheese soup, as I prefer a clear broth for Chicken Tortilla Soup and I add cheese to each bowl anyways. Also, I added a chopped up zuccinni to the soup because I had it on hand. It was SO good! Feel free to try adding your favorite veggies too!***

Yum! Can't wait to make this again soon!

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