Slow Cooker Chicken-Lime Soup
2022-03-12- Cuisine: Mexican
- Course: Soup
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 8
- Servings: 8
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 8:00 h
- Ready In: 8:10 h
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
175.2 -
Carbohydrates
7.8 g -
Cholesterol
51.0 mg -
Fat
8.0 g -
Fiber
0.5 g -
Protein
18.7 g -
Saturated Fat
4.7 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
938.2 mg -
Sugar
0.3 g -
Trans Fat
1 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.4 g -
Potassium
601.7 mg
Slow cooker chicken-lime soup. This light, flavorful soup is perfect for a cool day. It’s made in the slow cooker and simmers on low for 8 hours.
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Slow Cooker Chicken-Lime Soup Recipe (Alternative Way)
Slow Cooker Chicken-Lime Soup Recipe:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add to the slow cooker along with the lime juice and broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
Slow Cooker Chicken-Lime Soup
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Ingredients
- 8 cups (2 L) chicken broth
- 1 ½ pounds (720 g) boneless and skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup (250 ml) puréed or crushed canned tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
- vegetable cooking spray
- lime slices, as garnish
- shredded cheese, as garnish
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
Step 1
In a slow cooker, combine chicken broth, chicken, and vegetables. Mix well.
Step 2
Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 6-8 hours. Stir chopped cilantro and lime juice during the last 30 minutes to cook. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Step 3
Spray tortillas with cooking spray and toss. Cook in a lightly greased nonstick skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp.
Step 4
Add cooked tortilla wedges to soup bowls. Ladle soup over. Garnish with lime slices and sprinkle with shredded cheese.