This Slow Cooked Chicken Tortilla Soup Is Simmered With So Much Flavor; It Tastes Amazing!

This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe will have you speeding up the execution of dinner in no time! Throw everything in the pot and let the flavors begin to develop while you're at work. By the time you get home your soup will be ready and waiting for those amazing garnishes that really make this soup a winner.

What You Will Need

3 whole Chicken Breasts

2 teaspoons Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Cumin

Salt And Pepper, to taste

1 whole Medium Onion, Chopped

1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Seeded And Chopped

1 whole Seeded Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped

1 can (28 Ounce) Whole Or Diced Tomatoes, With Juice

1 can Rotel

3 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth (more If You Like The Soup More Liquidy)

4 ounces, weight Tomato Paste

1 whole Chipotle Pepper In Adobo (may Add 2 To 3 If You'd Like)

1 can Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed

1 Lime, Juiced

Fixins: Sour Cream, Avocado, Cilantro Leaves, Grated Cheese

How To Prepare

Place the chicken in the slow cooker. Sprinkle on the chili powder, cumin, and salt and pepper. Add the onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, chicken broth, tomato paste, chipotle, and black beans. Stir, place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for 5 hours or high (or 8 hours on low.) Stir in the lime juice.

Using 2 forks, break up the chicken into chunks (or you may shred it more fine.) Taste and add more salt if the soup needs it.

Serve it piping hot in a bowl with avocado, sour cream, grated cheese, and cilantro leaves on top!

Note: We suggest following up your chicken tortilla soup with a salsa dancing class. This is a great way to keep those new year resolutions on track!

Article Source: The Pioneer Woman