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Mon-Fri Seasonal Recipes + Grocery Shopping List #18

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Brittany Xavier
Nov 29, 2025
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We had the best tortilla chicken soup at our neighbor’s house last week, and I knew I had to make my own version of it, especially because it’s Anthony’s favorite soup! Slow cooker meals feel perfect for a cold week in December, and the temperatures are supposed to drop quite a bit next week, so this is exactly the kind of cozy cooking I want right now.

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Monday: Slow Cooker Fire Roasted Chicken Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 4 to 6 hours Total Time: 4 hr 15 min Serves: 6

Before You Start

Equipment: 6 quart slow cooker, cutting board, knife.
Dice 1 large onion, mince 4 garlic cloves, peel and dice 2 cups carrots.
Drain and rinse 1 can black beans.
Set out toppings so serving is easy.

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