Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 lb. skinless (bone-in chicken thighs)
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 garlic clove (chopped) 2 oz. chicken stock
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes (drained)
  • 1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4-oz.) can chopped green chiles
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 yellow squash halved and sliced
  • 3 oz. green beans (halved)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for serving)
  • Sliced jalapeños
  • sour cream
  • and tortilla chips for serving

Steps

  1. Combine chicken, onion, bell pepper, garlic, stock, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chiles, chili powder, oregano, and cumin in a 4-quart slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook, covered, until chicken is cooked through on low 7 to 8 hours or on high 3 to 4 hours. Add squash and green beans and cook, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove chicken, discard bones and shred meat; return to slow cooker. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
  3. Serve topped with cilantro, jalapeños, and sour cream, with tortilla chips alongside.