Crock-Pot Southern Living Style Tortilla Soup

Cricketo's Note:

I found this basic recipe in Southern Living years ago and have modified it slightly through the years. Here is the delicious result.

• Total Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 6 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 boneless chicken breasts, may be frozen
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 28 ounces chicken broth
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, Rotel is good
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• tortilla chips
• cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook for 4- 6 hours on High or 8 hours on low.
3. Shred chicken before serving.
4. Serve topped with tortilla chips and cheese. May serve over tortillas chips if desired.

Reviews

[Chef #1508902]

I love this recipe! It's easy to make and tastes great! I leave out the black beans and add cilantro. I also use a rotissore chicken from the supermarket and just shred it into the soup instead of cooking my own. YUM!

[chefpam]

This is a lot like the tortilla soup I make for my family on the stove. I didn't use the beans either. I added cilantro and used beef and chicken broth as that is what my stovetop version calls for. It was great and everyone ate very last drop!

[Chef #1234397]

I am fussy and I LOVE this soup! So do all my friends! It is easy, healthy and awesome! I seem to make it twice a month and has become a family staple!