Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

For the Soup

  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 serrano or jalapeño seeded & diced (or more to taste)
  • 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes (pref. fire-roasted)
  • 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 2 cups chicken broth

For Serving

  • Shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • Tortilla chips
  • Sliced avocado, for serving
  • Sour cream, for serving
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a large slow cooker, combine chicken, black beans, corn, peppers, onion, fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and chicken broth.
  2. Cover and cook on low until chicken is cooked and falling apart, 5 to 6 hours.
  3. Shred chicken with a fork & return to slow-cooker.
  4. Serve with cheese, sour cream, tortilla chips, avocado & cilantro.

Adapted from Delish.