To the crockpot add: onion, red pepper, chicken, broth, tomatoes, green chiles & spices. Close the lid & cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
After cooking, remove the chicken & shred. Set aside
Before placing the chicken back in the crockpot. Use an emersion blender (or transfer soup contents to a blender), and blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer some veggie chunks to remain in the soup, lessen the time you blend.
When you've reached desired consistency, add Chicken back to the crockpot along with 1 C. of corn.
While the corn warms through in the crockpot, make the fried tortillas.
To serve, top with avocado, cilantro, jalapenos & fried tortillas.
Instant Pot Instructions
To the Instant Pot add: onion, red pepper, chicken, broth, tomatoes, green chiles & spices. Seal the lid & cook on manual for 25 minutes.
After cooking, carefully release the pressure. Then Remove the chicken & shred. Set aside
Before placing the chicken back in the instant pot. Use an emersion blender (or transfer soup contents to a blender), and blend the soup until smooth. If you prefer some veggie chunks to remain in the soup, lessen the time you blend.
When you've reached desired consistency, add Chicken back to the pot along with 1 C. of corn.
While the corn warms through in the crockpot, make the fried tortillas.
To serve, top with avocado, cilantro, jalapenos & fried tortillas.
Fried Tortillas
Heat 1/4 C of oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Allow for oil to get very hot. Test the temp by dropping in a tortilla strip, it should start to sizzle & bubble around the tortilla.
In batches drop the tortillas into the oil. Cook for about 30 seconds- 1 minute per side, flipping then repeating. You will notice the tortilla starts to get a golden brown, that is when you know it's done.
Using a slotted spoon, remove the tortillas from the oil & place on a paper towel to cool. Season with salt. Optional seasoning: sprinkle with chili powder, garlic powder and cumin.
Notes
Kid-Friendly : Deconstruct the soup by serving a few pieces of shredded chicken + corn + slices of avocado.