Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Chicken Tortilla Soup - in the slow cooker

It is raining and cool.  And I have to be out the door tonight at 5:30.  So here is what went into the slow cooker this morning:

2 bone-in chicken breasts
1 15 ounce can diced or crushed tomatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 4 ounce can of chopped green chills
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
1 teaspoon cumin (I use 1 1/2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon chili powder  (I use 1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 10 ounce package frozen corn - optional

Put all in the slow cooker - I do not add the corn as it is not Paleo.  If you are cooking for someone who does not observe Paleo, use mini-corn-on-the-cob for them.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.  Remove the chicken, remove the meat from the bones, break up the meat into bite size pieces (or shred), and return to the soup  Stir and serve with salsa, tortilla chips, sour cream, and grated cheese, depending on how Paleo you want to go!

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