Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

 I got this original recipe in a cookbook called Fix It & Forget It Lightly and couldn't leave well enough alone and modified it a bit with more beans and really, just more of everything.  Here is what I came up with.  Really, it is quite a satisfying meal.  And, so so easy!

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

1 can refried beans

1 can black beans, drained

1 can pinto beans, drained

1 c. frozen corn

1 1/2 c. chunky salsa

6-8 c. chicken broth, depending on how thick you want your soup

1 1/2 c. or so of shredded chicken

1 c. shredded cheese, cheddar or jalapeno jack cheese work well

extras:

crushed tortilla chips

sour cream

Combine all ingredients but the cheese, chips and sour cream.  Cook on low for 3-4 hours in the slow cooker.

Once hot and ready, mix in the cheese until melted.  Serve with a dollop of sour cream and crushed tortilla chips.

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c = cup