# Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

> A hearty slow cooker soup with tender chicken, vegetables, and Southwestern spices. Serve with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings for an easy family meal.

**Prep time:** 15 minutes
**Cook time:** 6-10 hours (slow cooker)
**Servings:** 4
**Storage:** Refrigerates 4 days; freezes 6 months

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## Ingredients

- 1 chicken breast, or 2-3 chicken thighs
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 quart chicken stock or broth

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## Shopping List

### 🥩 Meat & Poultry
- [ ] 1 chicken breast, or 2-3 chicken thighs

### 🥬 Produce
- [ ] 1/2 onion

### 🥫 Canned Goods
- [ ] 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
- [ ] 1 (15 oz) can black beans
- [ ] 1 quart chicken stock or broth

### 🥶 Frozen
- [ ] 2 cups frozen corn

### 🧂 Spices
- [ ] Ground cumin (need 1 tbsp)
- [ ] Garlic powder (need 1 tsp)

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## Assembly Instructions

Add all ingredients to the slow cooker pack in the order they were listed. Remove as much air as you can or vacuum seal the pack. Freeze up to 6 months in a refrigerator freezer, or 12 months in a deep freezer.

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## Cooking Instructions

Thaw the slow cooker pack in the refrigerator overnight, or in a bowl of warm water for about 30 minutes. If the pack is partially thawed, cook on low for 8-10 hours. If the pack is completely thawed, you can cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8 hours.

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## Side Dish Suggestion

Garnish with tortilla chips and shredded cheese. I would serve this soup with a side of rice, and if you want to go all out... refried beans too!

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## Serving Ideas

- Topped with shredded cheese, sour cream, and avocado
- With tortilla chips for dipping
- Garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges
- Over rice for a heartier meal
- With warm cornbread

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## Notes

- This is a freezer meal - assemble and freeze for later
- Can cook from frozen (will take longer) or thawed
- Shred the chicken after cooking for best texture
- Add jalape nos for extra heat
- Recipe from 5 Dollar Dinners