Description
Experience the ultimate comfort with this soul-warming, creamy chicken tortilla soup. Perfectly balanced with tender chicken breast, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and a vibrant blend of Tex-Mex spices, this slow cooker masterpiece is designed for mindful, easy living. The signature velvety texture is achieved through a gentle simmer and a thoughtful cream finish, making it a nourishing, protein-packed meal that calms the spirit and warms the body on even the chilliest of evenings.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds chicken breast
3 cups organic chicken broth
15oz can crushed tomatoes
15oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
15oz can southwestern style corn, drained
15oz can Ro-Tel, not drained
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 fresh jalapeños, seeded and diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
2 tablespoons corn starch
8 corn tortillas, cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup heavy cream
1 cup Mexican cheese blend, plus extra for topping
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Place the chicken breast, onion, jalapeños, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt into the slow cooker.
Pour in the chicken broth, crushed tomatoes, undrained Ro-Tel, black beans, and corn.
Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
Remove the chicken breast and shred it using two forks, then return it to the slow cooker.
In a small bowl, whisk the corn starch with a little cold water to create a slurry and stir into the soup.
Add the heavy cream, cheese, and half of the tortilla strips; stir well and cook for another 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro, extra cheese, and remaining crispy tortilla strips.
Notes
For extra crunch, lightly fry or bake the tortilla strips until golden before adding as a topping. Leftovers store beautifully in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, add a splash of broth to maintain the desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg