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This Slow Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup with Salty Lime Chips is the perfect bowl to warm up to on cold fall and winter days. Made with fire-roasted tomatoes, poblano peppers, smoky chipotle peppers, and shredded chicken, it’s hearty but healthy and so delicious. Top each bowl of tortilla soup with homemade salty lime chips, plenty of cheddar, fresh cilantro, and avocado too. This bowl of tortilla soup is a cozy meal that you can feel good about eating.
But don’t worry, you can easily make this on the stove-top or even in the instant pot too! As always, I want everyone to have the ability to make each and every recipe I share! This is crazy, but we’re going on our third Monday of slow cooker recipes. They seal the deal on this bowl and make it a soup worth calling dinner. I made this yet again over this the weekend. Everyone who cooks can appreciate a recipe that’s both delicious and easy. The inspiration for this one was simple.
This tortilla soup is simple, here are the details. This is a tried and true, one and done, slow cooker recipe. Everything goes into the slow cooker, cooks all day, and you’ll come home to a perfectly delicious bowl of tortilla soup. That being said, there are a few reasons why this soup is one of the best, and oh so flavorful. I like to use a combination of fire-roasted tomatoes, poblano peppers, and smoky chipotle peppers in adobo. In the past, I’ve made shortcut versions of tortilla soup, but I can now say, nothing beats out this version. It’s so rich in flavor and beyond good.
Once the slow cooker has finished cooking, simply shred the chicken and stir in lots of lime juice and fresh cilantro. And guys, the toppings are the real secret. Tortilla soup is always delicious, but what makes tortilla soup over the top good are the toppings. So you have to do them all! I layer as follows: a thick layer of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, a dollop of yogurt, and sliced avocados. Then sprinkle on lots of fresh cilantro and green onions too.
And lastly, those salty lime chips. Yes, you can use store-bought tortilla chips if you’re in a hurry, but if you have time make them yourself. These salty lime chips are addictingly good. You only need a fourth of a cup, we’re not deep-frying these! Once the strips are all fried, simply zest a lime over top, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt. You have to make the chips. As I said above, they really do seal the deal on this soup.
And guys, that’s pretty much it for this one. I love a simple Monday meal and this soup is just that! Simple as can be, but every spoonful is so delicious. Think a little spicy, a touch smoky, filled with chicken, peppers, cheese, chips, and all those toppings.