This easy Crock Pot Tortilla Soup is the perfect ‘set it and forget it’ version of our favorite Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe.
It makes for an easy weeknight dinner made right in the slow cooker. Most of the ingredients are ones you likely already have in the pantry and fridge!
The best slow cooker soup recipes are made with a big variety of flavors and colors just like this one.
A base of chicken broth is paired with tender chicken breasts, tomatoes, and a little bit of heat from jalapenos!
Once cooked, top this easy crockpot soup recipe with crispy tortilla strips (or even tortilla chips) for a delicious weeknight meal!
How to Make Slow Cooker Tortilla Soup
Just like Slow Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup simply place the ingredients in the crock pot and walk away. Right before serving, shred the chicken and enjoy! So easy.
- Cook onion, garlic, and jalapeno (or green chiles) in olive oil until they are softened and add to the Crock Pot.
- Place all ingredients in the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8.
- Before serving, shred the cooked chicken and add back to the soup.
Serve with tortilla strips or broken up tortilla chips for extra crunch!
This Crock Pot Tortilla soup recipe is definitely a whole meal in itself, but a few extra ‘mix-ins’ on the side let everyone create their own tasty version!
A traditional chicken tortilla soup is topped with tortilla strips for texture (tortilla chips are a great substitution). Shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey jack cheese will melt perfectly over hot tortilla soup and a dollop of sour cream and some sliced pepperoncinis or sliced black olives and a garnish of chopped cilantro gives it a bright Mexican flavor!
Favorite Crock Pot Soups
- CrockPot Beef Stew – Reader favorite.
- Slow Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup – Healthy family favorite.
- Crock Pot Ham and Bean Soup – No soaking required!
- Easy Crock Pot Ham and Potato Soup – Creamy and comforting.
- Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup – Classic flavors!
Crock Pot Tortilla Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 small corn tortillas 6-inch, cut into ¼-inch strips
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic large, minced
- 1 jalapeño diced and seeded
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with chilies such as Rotel, 1 can
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 15 ounces canned black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook onion, garlic and jalapeño in olive oil. Add to the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Add remaining ingredients (except tortillas and oil) to the slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Shred chicken and add back to the pot. Serve with tortilla strips.
Crispy Tortillas
- Heat oil over medium-high heat a small pan. Add tortilla strips in small batches and fry until crisp. Drain on paper towels and salt.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Main Course, Slow Cooker
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This soup is so delicious and has so much flavor!! My family absolutely loves it.
Easy to make, although I found the broth to be very watery. I added 1/2 cup of tomato paste which helped a lot. I’d make it again because it was so easy, but with that addition. It makes a lot.
So glad you enjoyed it, that sounds like a great addition!
Does the cilantro cook along with the soup or is it used as a garnish? How much oil is needed to fry the tortilla strips? Thanks so much.
Hi Peggy, the cilantro is added in step 2 with the remaining ingredients but you can save a little bit or chop some extra to garnish the soup with. We use 1 tablespoon of oil (as mentioned in the recipe) to cook the tortilla strips. I hope that helps!
I like heavy seasoning so I added some Tony Chacheres to spice it up a little more and saltier.
Could I put all the ingredients in a freezer bag and make it a freezer meal?
Hi Judy, this recipe should freeze great! I would love to hear how it turns out for you.
This was the best tortilla soup I’ve ever made! My family loved it!
Absolutely fantastic. So much flavor! It’s one of our family favs! Thank you for sharing!!!
Wow so easy, healthy and yummy! Made for Super Bowl gathering instead of chili. Use skinless boneless chicken thighs and reduced chicken stock to 3 cups. I was short on time so bought pre-made tortilla strips from the grocery store and topped with that, sliced avocado and shredded cheese.
My 11 year old LOVES this and so do I. So flavorful and comforting. It’s a weekly staple.
I absolutely loved this dish! It was easy & delicious!!
Does the chicken go in raw as a full chicken breast?
Yes is goes in as whole raw chicken breast and then is shredded before serving.
Delicious on a cold winter night. This is perfect for whenever you want a bowl of hearty, yummy, nutritious comfort food! Simple prep and outstanding results!
Great recipe! We like to sub ground turkey and add in zucchini :)