Chicken Tortilla Soup

I just love soup. It is such a great comfort food. One of the great things about this soup is that you make it in the crock pot. Put everything in in the morning, and enjoy for dinner. This is one of my favorite soups. I love to garnish it with some yummy avocados.



2 cups shredded chicken
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
1 can black beans – drained
1 (16 oz) package frozen corn
1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce (or packet mixed according to directions - I prefer the packet)
1 (32 oz) box chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ onion, chopped
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf

Combine all together in a crock pot and cook on high 3 to 4 hours, or low 6 to 8 hours. Garnish with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, sour cream and/or avocados.