Lynne's Awesome Chicken Tortilla Soup - Crockpot Style

My best friend Lynne gave me this recipe. I like to cook soups in my giant crockpot, so bear that in mind when making this soup. Makes 14 cups.

2 ears of corn
2 cups celery, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cups carrots, finely chopped
1 anaheim chile, seeded & finely chopped (optional)
1 large can red enchilada sauce
1 quart chicken broth
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or 6 boneless skinless thighs

Shredded jack and/or cheddar cheese
Crushed tortilla chips

With a sharp knife, cut kernels off of ears of corn and put in crockpot. Put all remaining vegetables in crockpot. Add sauce and broth; stir gently. Add chicken. Set crockpot to low (10 hours). When time is complete, shred chicken with two forks and stir gently to mix shredded chicken back in. Serve immediately & top with tortilla chips and cheese.

Side dish suggestions:
green salad with a sour cream/salsa dressing
corn bread casserole