Crock Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken, cooked and shredded
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 medium onion, chopped, 1/2 c dry minced onion can be substituted
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, UNdrained
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth, can use water as well and add boullion
1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (15 ounce) can beans, black, pinto, kidney, white, DRAINED AND RINSED
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon bay leaf, crushed
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
corn tortilla strips or chips
monterey jack cheese or monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded
Optional
sour cream & guacamole

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in greased 4 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker
Cover and cook on low heat 6-8 hrs or on high 3-4 hrs (everyone's crockpot is different, adjust accordingly).
Top with shredded pepper or monterey jack cheese, guacamole or sour cream.
Serve with tortilla strips or chips, sometimes I even make cheese quesadillas.
VARIATION- Add 1 c shredded carrots or zucchini at beginning of cook time.