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Slow-Cooker Mexican Fire Roasted Tomato-Chicken Soup

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Dec 5, 2012
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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.

Slow-Cooker Mexican Fire Roasted Tomato-Chicken Soup

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 5 hr 20 min
  • Servings 7
  • Ingredients 16
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 2 cups frozen corn (from 12-oz bag)
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
  • 9 soft corn tortillas (6 inch), cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Lime wedges, if desired
  • Chopped avocado, if desired
Make With
Progresso Broth

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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).
  • Step 
    3
    Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

350 Calories
11g Total Fat
22g Protein
41g Total Carbohydrate
6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1 1/4 Cups)
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
100
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;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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