tex-mex chicken soup
Tasty and very healthy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
4 Hr 15 Min
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled & cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 pound chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cut into quarters
- 1 pound chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into halves
- 4 cups chicken broth, low salt & low fat
- 3 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 - jalapeno chile, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons cumin, ground
- 1 clove garlic, crushed with press
- 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, lightly packed, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 - ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
- - salt & pepper to taste
How To Make tex-mex chicken soup
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Step 1In a large bowl, combine potatoes and 1/4 cup water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high 5 minutes or until tender. Drain & transfer potatoes to bowl of 7-8 quart slow cooker.
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Step 2Add to slow cooker, chicken, broth, celery, jalapeno, cumin, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Replace lid and cook on low 4 hours or until chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F) but not soft.
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Step 3Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Using two forks, pull chicken into bite-size pieces. Return chicken to slow cooker.
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Step 4Stir corn, cilantro and lime juice into soup. Divide among serving bowls. Top with avocado.
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Category:
Chicken
Category:
Chicken Soups
Tag:
#Healthy
Keyword:
#corn
Keyword:
#JALAPENO
Keyword:
#cilantro
Keyword:
#avocado
Keyword:
#chicken
Keyword:
#Potatoes
Ingredient:
Chicken
Diet:
Gluten-Free
Diet:
Low Fat
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Low Sodium
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
American
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