The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup

Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
39%
The Best Chicken Tortilla Soup
375 min.
6
913kcal

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This chicken tortilla soup is the best! It's a hearty, flavorful soup that's perfect for a cozy night in. The slow cooker makes it super easy to prepare, and the end result is a delicious, comforting meal that will leave you feeling satisfied. This soup is packed with flavor – the combination of spices, tomatoes, and chicken creates a rich and tasty broth. It's also a very versatile dish; you can easily adjust the spice level to your preference and add your favorite toppings. I like to garnish mine with lots of cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and a squeeze of lime for a refreshing touch. The avocado adds a lovely creaminess, and the cilantro gives it a bright, fresh flavor. This soup is definitely a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for feeding a group. It's also a great option if you're looking for a make-ahead meal that can be frozen and enjoyed later. So, if you're looking for a tasty and easy-to-make soup, this chicken tortilla soup is a fantastic choice. It's sure to become a favorite in your household, just as it has in mine! It's a real comfort food that will warm you up from the inside out. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  •  avocado chopped
  • 15 ounce tomato sauce canned
  • 15 ounce canned tomatoes diced canned
  • 46 ounce chicken broth canned
  • tablespoon chili powder 
  •  pepper flakes diced
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle sauce 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves 
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves minced
  • teaspoons cumin 
  •  garlic clove minced
  •  jalapeno diced
  •  lime cut into wedges
  • 0.5 cup onion diced
  • teaspoons pepper 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • cups chicken shredded cooked (I use rotisserie from the deli)
  • teaspoons all the tabasco sauce you handle (I use the chipotle flavor)
  • large tomatoes diced
  • cups tortilla chips crushed

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Throw everything except the garnishes in your crock pot and let it cook on high for 5-6 hours.Dress with garnishes and give it a squeeze of lime (a must:-) and you're good to go!Enjoy!If you are not using a crock pot, saute the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil before adding the remaining ingredients.Simmer for at least an hour so that the flavors mix together.

Nutrition Facts

Calories913kcal
Protein36.63%
Fat41.74%
Carbs21.63%

Properties

Glycemic Index
75.83
Glycemic Load
5.23
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
41.213478057281%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Epicatechin
0.12mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Hesperetin
4.8mg
Naringenin
1mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.67mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.14mg
Quercetin
3.84mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:912.9kcal
45.64%
Fat:42.6g
65.55%
Saturated Fat:11.72g
73.27%
Carbohydrates:49.68g
16.56%
Net Carbohydrates:40.17g
14.61%
Sugar:10.58g
11.76%
Cholesterol:180.01mg
60%
Sodium:2234.41mg
97.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:84.11g
168.22%
Selenium:65.9µg
94.14%
Phosphorus:743.9mg
74.39%
Vitamin B3:14.22mg
71.11%
Vitamin C:57.44mg
69.63%
Vitamin B6:1.27mg
63.56%
Zinc:8.63mg
57.51%
Vitamin A:2506.95IU
50.14%
Potassium:1515.31mg
43.29%
Vitamin B12:2.58µg
42.93%
Iron:7.35mg
40.84%
Vitamin E:6.06mg
40.37%
Vitamin K:41.15µg
39.19%
Fiber:9.51g
38.05%
Magnesium:149.72mg
37.43%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
36.1%
Copper:0.59mg
29.34%
Manganese:0.57mg
28.54%
Calcium:285.14mg
28.51%
Vitamin B5:2.29mg
22.86%
Folate:81.45µg
20.36%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.42%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.2%
Source:Food.com