CHICKEN TOMATILLO SOUP

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I had tomatillos to use and wanted to make something more exquisite than salsa verde. I combined two favorite recipes, added my own special touches and made chicken tomatillo soup. Feel free to add cayenne pepper or Tabasco sauce to spice it up. -Katrina Krumm, Apple Valley, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 pound tomatillos, husked and chopped (about 2 cups)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) Southwestern black beans, undrained
3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, cubed avocado, jalapeno and fresno peppers, fried tortilla strips, and lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes and red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly and puree in batches in a blender., Place chicken in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Pour pureed tomatillo mixture over top. Add garbanzo beans and black beans. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-1/2 - 4 hours., Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Add corn. Cook, covered, until heated through, 15-30 minutes longer. Serve with toppings of your choice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 722mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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