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Easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe Perfect for Cozy Nights

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A hearty and effortless slow cooker chicken tortilla soup with smoky chipotle, fresh lime, and creamy cottage cheese, perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 grams)
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz / 411 g) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed (optional)
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen or canned corn, drained
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • Juice of 1 fresh lime
  • 1/2 cup (120 g) small-curd cottage cheese, blended smooth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortilla strips for topping
  • Optional garnishes: sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (10 minutes): Chop onion finely, mince garlic, drain and rinse black beans and corn if canned, chop chipotle peppers finely.
  2. Assemble in the Crockpot (5 minutes): Place chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker. Add diced fire-roasted tomatoes with juices, black beans, corn, chopped onion, minced garlic, and chipotle peppers on top.
  3. Add Spices and Broth (2 minutes): Sprinkle cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper evenly over ingredients. Pour in chicken broth to cover everything.
  4. Cook Low and Slow (4-6 hours): Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Alternatively, cook on high for 2-3 hours for quicker results.
  5. Shred the Chicken (5 minutes): Remove chicken breasts, shred with two forks, and return shredded chicken to the crockpot. Stir well.
  6. Blend Cottage Cheese (3 minutes): Puree cottage cheese until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Stir into soup for creamy texture. Adjust salt and spice as needed.
  7. Add Lime Juice and Garnish (2 minutes): Squeeze fresh lime juice into soup and stir. Serve hot topped with crispy tortilla strips and optional garnishes like avocado, cilantro, shredded cheese, or sour cream.

Notes

If soup is too thick after cooking, add more broth or water to reach desired consistency. Add tortilla strips just before serving to keep them crisp. For dairy-free, substitute cottage cheese with coconut milk. For vegetarian, replace chicken with extra beans and sweet potatoes and use vegetable broth.

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