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Slow-Cooker Mexican Fire Roasted Tomato-Chicken Soup

Prep 20 min
Total 5 hr 20 min
Servings 7

If your family enjoys Mexican food, check out this zesty soup, loaded with veggies and shredded chicken, and topped with crispy tortilla strips. It's conveniently made in a slow cooker. MORE+ LESS-

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

December 5, 2012

Ingredients

lb boneless skinless chicken thighs

carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)

cups frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)

can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed

sweet red bell pepper, chopped

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

soft corn tortillas (6 inch), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips

tablespoon chili powder

teaspoon ground cumin

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

tablespoons vegetable oil

Lime wedges, if desired

Chopped avocado, if desired

Steps

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1

Spray 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. in slow cooker, mix chicken, broth, corn, tomatoes, black beans, bell pepper, onion, tortilla strips from 6 of the tortillas, the chili powder, cumin, salt, red pepper and cilantro.
2

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 7 hours (or on High heat setting 3 to 4 hours) or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F).
3

Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro.
4

In 9-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook remaining tortilla strips in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and light golden brown. Top individual servings of soup with tortilla strips. Garnish with lime wedges and avocado.

Expert Tips

Fire roasted tomatoes add a subtle smoky flavor to the chili. Regular diced tomatoes can be substituted if you have those on hand instead.
To easily chop cilantro, place in a small glass measuring cup and cut with kitchen scissors.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 1/4 Cups)

Calories: 350
Calories from Fat: 100

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 11g; 17%
Saturated Fat 2 1/2g 12% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 40mg; 13%
Sodium: 1170mg; 49%
Potassium: 570mg; 16%
Total Carbohydrate: 41g; 14%
Dietary Fiber 9g 36% Sugars 6g
Protein: 22g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 25%; 25%
Vitamin C: 30%; 30%
Calcium: 10%; 10%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;