Easy Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup

1. Add butter (2 tbsp) to high heat crockpot and melt.
2. Add diced onions and sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened.
3. If using raw chicken: Add it now and cook for 2 minutes on each side, then add seasoning and butter. Sauté for 2 more minutes, then add garlic.
4. If using rotisserie chicken: Add the shredded meat from the rotisserie chicken and sauté for 2 minutes.
5. Add diced tomatoes, beans, corn, crushed tomatoes, and chicken broth to the crockpot.
6. Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
7. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Expert Tips

• Rotisserie chicken saves time and adds extra flavor, but raw chicken works great too!
• For a thicker soup, use less broth; for a thinner soup, add more.
• Fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies add an extra depth of smoky flavor.
• The soup tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld.
• For a creamier version, stir in a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream just before serving.
• Crushing some tortilla chips into the soup adds authentic texture and thickening.
• Adjust spice level by choosing mild or hot taco seasoning packets.