Saturday, July 2, 2011

Chicken Tortilla Soup (Crockpot)

Adapted from "Crock Pt Slow Cooker Best Loved Recipes"

4 organic boneless skinless chicken breasts (Costco) - can put them in frozen
4 cans diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can hot green chilies (I don't add these to the crockpot, I put them on the table since only the boys like them)
2 onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken or veggie broth
2 tsp cumin
Salt and pepper

Add to Crockpot and cook on low 5-6 hours. Can also cook on HIGH 3 hrs.

8 corn tortillas, sliced
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1 avocado, diced and tossed with lime juice.

Can add the cilantro and tortillas to the crockpot just before serving, but I prefer to put them all on the table in little bowls for people to choose what they want. Also, the tortillas tend to get too soggy for leftovers if they are mixed in with everything.
You can also use a dollop of sour cream on each bowl.

I served this tonight with a simple salad with grape tomatoes and a few tbsps of frozen corn kernels. I made a dressing by mixing the juice of one lime with 1 tsp of white sugar and tossed. Refreshing! My camera ran out of batteries so no pics of this delicious meal.

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