SLOW-COOKED CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP

Slow-Cooked Chicken Enchilada Soup image

This soup delivers a big bowl of fresh comfort-just ask my husband. Toppings like avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips are a must. -Heather Sewell, Harrisonville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 8 servings (3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
2 Anaheim or poblano peppers, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 carton (48 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Mexican diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle hot pepper sauce, optional
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, cubed avocado, sour cream and crispy tortilla strips

Steps:

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add peppers and onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Transfer pepper mixture and chicken to a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Stir in broth, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, tomato paste, seasonings and, if desired, pepper sauce. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender (a thermometer should read at least 165°)., Remove chicken from slow cooker. Shred with 2 forks; return to slow cooker. Stir in cilantro. Serve with toppings as desired. 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 water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 1102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 14g protein.