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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Avocado Topping

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A warm, comforting chicken tortilla soup made effortlessly in a crockpot, featuring smoky spices and a fresh avocado topping for a creamy contrast.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen or canned corn
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for garnish)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Optional: Tortilla strips or crushed tortilla chips for topping

Instructions

  1. Dice 1 medium onion and mince 2 garlic cloves (about 5 minutes).
  2. Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
  3. Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, rinsed black beans, corn, diced onion, and garlic on top of the chicken.
  4. Sprinkle smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the ingredients.
  5. Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, ensuring everything is mostly submerged.
  6. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 hours on low, or 3 to 4 hours on high until chicken is tender.
  7. Remove chicken breasts and shred with two forks or a handheld shredder.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well.
  9. Squeeze juice of 1 lime into the soup and stir.
  10. Dice 1 ripe avocado and mix with chopped fresh cilantro and a pinch of salt for topping.
  11. Ladle soup into bowls and top generously with avocado mixture and crunchy tortilla strips or chips.

Notes

Rinse canned beans to reduce sodium and tinny flavor. Layer chicken at the bottom for even cooking. Adjust seasoning after cooking with salt, pepper, or lime juice. Add avocado topping fresh before serving to prevent browning. For spicier soup, add diced jalapeño or hot sauce. Soup can be made on stovetop by simmering for 1 to 1.5 hours.

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