Thrown together in less than 5 minutes, this crock pot tortilla soup is a hearty soup recipe that tastes so good on a busy weeknight. Topped with shredded cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips, this 5-ingredient chicken tortilla soup is an easy Mexican soup your family will love!
Combine all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook for 3-4 hours on low. After 2-3 hours, pull out the chicken and shred it. Return the chicken to the crock pot and cook for one more hour.
1 quart chicken broth, 1 pound chicken breast, 1 28 oz. can diced tomatoes, 1 15 oz. can black beans, 1 packet taco seasoning
Serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
This recipe was updated in September 2023 to reduce the amount of ingredients, making it a simpler recipe.To make the original enchilada recipe, add 1 small onion, 10 ounces of frozen corn, and 1 10-oz can of enchilada sauce.Make it milder or spicier: If you want a more mild soup reduce the spices or use a mild enchilada sauce. To make it spicy, add in some cayenne.Meatless: Leave out the meat and add chickpeas and sweet potato along with vegetable broth to make a meatless vegan and vegetarian version.Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. To freeze, allow soup to cool in the fridge and then store in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.Slow Cooker Model: I tested this recipe in a 6-quart slow cooker.Reheat in a saucepan over medium heat until heated through. You can also microwave it.Freezer Directions: Allow soup to cool in the refrigerator then transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months.Topping Ideas: My favorite toppings for this soup are tortilla chips, cheese, and avocado or guacamole. You can also add Fritos, jalapeños, onions, scallions, cilantro, or sour cream.