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Southwest Chicken Soup

This hearty and flavorful Southwest Chicken Soup is made in the slow cooker for an easy, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts cooked and chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 cans chicken broth 14.5oz/284ml cans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 28oz can
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup uncooked rice converted long grain
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Add all ingredients except the rice to a 6-quart slow cooker and stir to combine.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours.
  3. Towards the end of the cooking time, cook the rice according to package directions. Add to soup mixture at the end of the cooking time and stir together.
  4. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped avocado, tortilla chips, cilantro, and/or sour cream.

Notes

This is a great recipe for a cozy weeknight meal or a potluck. The slow cooker does most of the work, leaving you with a delicious and satisfying soup.