Welcome to the February 2023 edition of the Fit Foodie Cooking Club. This month we’re highlighting a longtime favorite: our slow cooker chicken tortilla soup — a comforting, flavor-packed, one-pot meal that’s perfect for feeding a family, entertaining guests, or freezing for future meals.
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The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge designed to bring home cooks together to prepare the same recipe from scratch. Each month we choose a new recipe so our community can cook, share photos, and celebrate real, wholesome food.
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February 2023 – The Details
Please read the details below carefully so your entry counts. If you have any questions, leave a comment on this post.
Recipe of the Month: Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
This slow cooker chicken tortilla soup has been a Fit Foodie favorite for years. It’s simple to prepare, full of bright flavors and vegetables, and topped with crispy, spicy tortilla strips for texture. It’s a great weeknight dinner and ideal for sharing.
Why you’ll love it
Set it and forget it: everything cooks together in one pot.
Feeds a crowd and freezes well for future meals.
Packed with vegetables and hearty protein in every bowl.
All About Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients You’ll Need
This soup is finished with crunchy, seasoned tortilla strips—don’t skip them. Below are the main ingredients for the soup, the spicy tortilla strips, and suggested optional toppings.
For the Soup
- Crushed tomatoes
- Canned black beans
- Canned pinto beans
- Sweet corn
- Green chiles
- Bell peppers
- Yellow onion
- Garlic
- Chili powder
- Ground cumin
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Coarse salt
- Hot sauce
- Chicken broth
- Chicken breasts (or boneless thighs)
- Greek yogurt (to finish)
- Fresh lime juice
Spicy Tortilla Strips
- Corn tortillas
- Avocado oil (or neutral oil)
- Garlic powder
- Chili powder
- Paprika
- Ground cumin
- Kosher salt
Optional Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Chopped avocado
- Sour cream or extra Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese
- Sliced jalapeños
Tips for Best Results
Increase the heat: The base recipe uses 2 tablespoons of hot sauce; increase it to 3 tablespoons or more if you prefer a spicier soup.
Make it creamier: The recipe calls for 1/4 cup Greek yogurt for a light creaminess. Use up to 1/2 cup or substitute sour cream for a richer texture.
Choose your chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are recommended, but boneless thighs work well too — just monitor cook time. Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF before serving.
How to Enter
Ready to participate? Here’s how to submit your photo and enter the monthly giveaway.
- Visit the Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe post on the Fit Foodie site.
- Make the recipe and take a photo of your finished dish.
- Leave a comment on the recipe post with your photo and a short note about how it turned out. A star rating is welcome but not required. Be sure to include your name and email in the comment form so we can contact winners.
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Important Dates
Monday, February 6, 2023 – First day to submit your entry.
Tuesday, February 27, 2023 – Last day to submit your photo and comment for the giveaway.
Wednesday, February 28, 2023 – Winners will be selected at random and announced on this blog post and on social media.
The Prize
Two participants will each win a $100 lululemon gift card. Winners are chosen randomly from qualifying comments submitted between February 6 and February 27, 2023. Announcements will be made on the last Wednesday of the month.
Charity of the Month
Each month we highlight a charity to support. This month we are supporting the NAACP for their work advancing racial justice and equality across education, health care, criminal justice, climate, and economic opportunity.
To amplify our support, we will match and double the giveaway total, donating $400 to the NAACP in addition to any other fundraising efforts we run this month.
If you’d like to contribute directly, please consider donating to the NAACP.
Donate
We welcome any contribution to our featured charity. If you’re able, please donate what you can to support the NAACP’s mission to eliminate racial discrimination and secure equality through democratic processes.
