Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup
This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup recipe is given a smokey, spicy kick with the addition of chipotle peppers, it's simple, healthy & gluten free!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chipotle chili powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 chipotle in adobo sauce, chopped + 1 tsp adobo sauce
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 2 limes, juiced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Optional Toppings
- 1 cup tortilla strips
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 lime, sliced into wedges
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 avocado, diced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the chipotle powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, black pepper and salt.
- Rub this mixture on the chicken breast, then place in a large slow cooker.
- Pour the chicken broth and diced tomatoes over the chicken.
- Add the tomato paste, chipotle chili and adobo sauce, diced onions and bell pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high 3-4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred.
- Place back in the slow cooker, then add the lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve with your choice of tortilla strips, cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado or lime wedges for topping the soup.
Notes
Nutritional information provided does not include the optional toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 4servingCalories 165kcal (8%)Carbohydrates 17g (6%)Protein 19g (38%)Fat 3g (5%)Cholesterol 48mg (16%)Sodium 1429mg (60%)Potassium 1036mg (30%)Fiber 4g (16%)Sugar 7g (8%)Vitamin A 1390mg (28%)Vitamin C 58.6mg (71%)Calcium 73mg (7%)Iron 3.1mg (17%)
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