Slow Cooker - Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A filling soup that's bursting with flavors, you can't go wrong with this slow cooker recipe.

Prep Time10

Cook Time8

Total Time8 10

Course: Dinner, Soup

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly

Servings: people

Calories: 269kcal

1 sweet onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 cup celery diced, approximately 2 stalks
1 1/2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken breast uncooked, cut into bite size pieces (optional skinless, boneless thighs or a combination of breasts & thighs)
4 carrots peeled and sliced
15 ounces black beans can, drained
15 ounces pinto beans can, drained
14 1/2 ounces fire roasted tomatoes can, optional diced tomatoes
4 ounces diced jalapeño peppers can, optional 2 fresh jalapeño peppers seeded and diced
4 cups chicken broth or stock low-sodium, fat-free
kosher or sea salt to taste
2 teaspoons Skinny Ms. Taco Seasoning optional ground cumin
1/2 cup cilantro freshly chopped
6 white corn tortillas cut into 1/4 inch wide strips, then cut strips in half

Add all ingredients to the slow cooker, except tortillas. Cook on low 7 - 8 hours, or until carrots are tender.
The last 20 minutes of cooking time, cut the tortillas in half, then cut into 1/2" strips, add to slow cooker. Cook an additional 20 to 25 minutes.
If desired, add a dollop of fat-free Greek yogurt or sour cream and reduced-fat grated cheddar cheese.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 6