Recipe of the Month: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • Chicken Tortilla Soup

    1 cup salsa

  • 2 (10.5-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can of Rotel tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups canned or frozen corn
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 ⅓ cups water
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
  • 4 corn tortillas, cut into strips
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Optional Topping Items

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • sour cream and olives

Instructions

  1. Stir together the first 8 ingredients in a slow cooker. Add chicken and stir all ingredients.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours.
  3. Shred the chicken and add the tortillas and cheese. Stir until all are mixed well. Cover and cook on low for 15 to 25 minutes.
  4. Add cilantro and other toppings if desired.