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Cozy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup for Two

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A simple, comforting crockpot chicken tortilla soup recipe perfect for two, featuring smoky spices, fresh lime, and crispy tortilla strips for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces / 340g)
  • 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
  • 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth (480 ml)
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup tortilla strips (store-bought or homemade)
  • ¼ cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  • Small handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (added at the end)

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients: chop the onion finely, mince the garlic, rinse the black beans, and trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts (10 minutes).
  2. Layer the crockpot: place chicken breasts at the bottom, then add onion, garlic, black beans, diced tomatoes with juices, chili powder, cumin, chipotle chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper (5 minutes).
  3. Pour 2 cups chicken broth over the ingredients and gently stir to combine, but do not shred the chicken yet (1 minute).
  4. Cook on low for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours, covered, without lifting the lid too often.
  5. Remove chicken breasts carefully and shred using two forks, then return shredded chicken to the crockpot and stir well (5 minutes).
  6. Stir in fresh lime juice and adjust salt and pepper to taste (2 minutes).
  7. Serve immediately: ladle soup into bowls and top with crispy tortilla strips, shredded cheese, and chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to reach desired consistency. For chunkier texture, reserve some black beans to sprinkle on top. Homemade tortilla strips can be baked at 375°F (190°C) for 8-10 minutes until golden. Add fresh lime juice just before serving to brighten flavors. Slow cooking on low is preferred for best flavor development. Can be simmered on stove for 1.5-2 hours if no crockpot is available.

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