SLOW-COOKER THAI COCONUT CHICKEN SOUP

Slow-Cooker Thai Coconut Chicken Soup image

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 6h

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup diagonally sliced carrots
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
1 package (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, mix carrots, onion, bell pepper, garlic, gingerroot, fish sauce and curry paste. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 6 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides. Place chicken over vegetables in slow cooker. Pour broth over chicken.
Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate; shred, using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Stir in coconut milk, mushrooms and basil. Cover; cook 30 minutes longer or until mushrooms are tender. Stir in lime juice before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 790 mg