Best Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup In The Slow Cooker Recipes

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CHEESY CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



Cheesy Chicken Tortilla Soup image

This is Ali's all-time favorite soup, and it's delicious! This was the first dish she cooked for date night. Tortilla soup is fortified with spices and herbs. It is also thickened with tortillas, which is a great technique to know. Techniques for soup thickening vary from roux, to rice, to this technique of using tortillas. Still other soups are thickened with bread or potato, but the tortillas give it a full mouthfeel. It's a great cooking lesson that yields a delicious dish.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup (160 g) diced yellow or white onion
1 cup (120 g) diced carrot
1 cup (100 g) diced celery
2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus more if needed
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon (8 g) ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
4 cups (960 ml) chicken stock, homemade or store-bought
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
2 corn tortillas, plus 3 more, thinly sliced and deep-fried for garnish
1 cup (140 g) shredded roasted chicken breast
2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) fresh lime juice
1/2 cup (20 g) chopped cilantro
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced, for garnish
1 cup (120 g) shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the onion, carrot and celery in the 2 tablespoons olive oil, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until soft.
  • Add the garlic, chile powder, oregano, cumin and black pepper. Stir for 3 to 4 minutes, being careful not to burn the dry ingredients. Add more oil if needed.
  • Add the chicken stock and salt, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Toast the 2 tortillas over a burner flame until slightly charred. Tear into pieces and place in a blender jar, then ladle in about 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) of the hot soup from the pot. Carefully blend until smooth and return to the soup pot. (See Cook's Note.)
  • Add the roasted chicken to the soup and let simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Just before serving, add the lime juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve topped with lots of chopped avocado, shredded cheese, fried tortilla strips and lime wedges.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP



Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup image

This tortilla soup tastes better than anything you can get at a restaurant. And it's healthy too! Don't let the long list of ingredients fool you. All you do is dump everything into the slow cooker and walk away. Garnish with grated Cheddar, avocados, and a splash of fresh lime juice.

Provided by Elena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Tortilla Soup Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound shredded, cooked chicken
1 (15 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups water
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
1 bay leaf
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
7 corn tortillas
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic into a slow cooker. Pour in water and chicken broth, and season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir in corn and cilantro. Cover, and cook on Low setting for 6 to 8 hours or on High setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil. Cut tortillas into strips, then spread on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until crisp, about 10 to 15 minutes. To serve, sprinkle tortilla strips over soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 893.4 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

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