Counting Calories: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup (Campbell's Soup Recipe)

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade chicken broth

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth is a cost-effective alternative that still provides flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option that adds a cheesy flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: corn tortillas

Corn tortillas can be cut and baked for a healthier chip alternative.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: green pepper

Bell peppers provide a milder flavor while being less spicy.

Turn on the slow cooker.

Salt and pepper the chicken breast pieces.

Add the chicken to the slow cooker.

Stir in the paste picante salsa.

Add the two cans of cream of chicken soup.

Add the frozen corn.

Add the rinsed black beans.

Pour in 1.33 cups of water.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin, adjusting to taste.

Stir all ingredients to combine.

Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours.

After cooking, add 1/3 cup of chopped cilantro.

Stir in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.

Add the strips of flour tortillas to the soup, adjusting the amount based on size.

Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes to warm through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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