CHICKEN SOUP WITH BEANS

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Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls before you ladle in the soup. -Penny Peronia, West Memphis, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (7 ounces each) white or shoepeg corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
3 cups water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Avocado slices, optional

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, water, chopped green chiles, lime juice and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with avocado slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.