Chicken, chiles, beans, tomatoes and Mexican spices combine to make one of our favorite soups. This soup is full of great flavors with a good bit of heat from the green chile and spices.
This soup is easily made on the stove-top or in the crock-pot. I’ve included directions for both methods.
FREEZER MEAL: This soup freezes well. It is a frequent lunch request from my husband and my oldest son. I portion the soup into two cup containers and I then have lunches ready to go for both of them whenever the need arises.
Southwest Chicken Soup – Crockpot or Stovetop
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb shredded cooked chicken
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2-3 green chiles chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8-10 oz frozen corn
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups black beans pre-cooked or (1) can
- 4 cups chicken broth homemade or (2) cans
- 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes
- 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
- Shredded cheese
Instructions
- STOVETOP METHOD: Place all ingredients into a large pot on the stove. Heat over medium high heat until it starts to boil and then reduce heat and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
- CROCKPOT METHOD: Place all ingredients, except for the cheese, into the slow-cooker in the order listed. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- Top with shredded cheese right before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
FREEZER MEAL: This soup freezes well. It is a frequent lunch request from my husband and my oldest son. I portion the soup into two cup containers and I then have lunches ready to go for both of them whenever the need arises.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal · Carbohydrates: 31g · Protein: 39g · Fat: 10g · Saturated Fat: 2g · Cholesterol: 108mg · Sodium: 1829mg · Potassium: 898mg · Fiber: 8g · Sugar: 5g · Vitamin A: 540IU · Vitamin C: 22.9mg · Calcium: 64mg · Iron: 3.5mg
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Carrie says
I'm roasting a couple of chickens today this will be a great recipe later in the week for some of the left over meat. My boys and husband are all sick… this might be a good warm you up and make you feel good kinda soup!
The Blonde Duck says
I could eat buckets of this!
Jenn says
Looks and sounds deliciously comforting!!
Anncoo says
Mary, This soup looks so delicious. I want to come to your house for lunch. 🙂
The Slow Roasted Italian says
This looks so delicious! Send over a cup?? : )
Janeen says
Chicken breasts just went on sale at my grocery. Gonna try this straight-away!
Do you ever serve with tortilla strips on top?
Janeen says
Could I put a link to your blog on my blogroll? (I don't know what the proper etiquette is on this:-)
Mary says
Sure you can, Janeen. Thanks! We do serve this with tortilla strips some of the time. It's delicious that way.
Kristen says
I am loving all of the gorgeous soup recipes I am seeing all over the blog world; your included. I just wish it would get cooler here in Florida so I could indulge!!!
My Journey With Candida says
Great looking soup, especially now that the weather is cooling down. This sounds sort of like a Chicken Tortilla soup that I have made before.
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Wonderful soup – I'm not surprised it's your husbands fav! lovely spices – can't wait to try this one 🙂
Mary
kankana says
That would be perfect for a lazy winter afternoon!
Sue/the view from great island says
Sounds easy and yummy. I would definitely throw it in the crockpot, and maybe serve it with some of those homemade tortillas that you inspired me to make!
Chris says
I just saved this to my desktop recipe software for trying later, sooner than later, actually. This is perfect for the cooler days coming up but it still packs the flavors of summer.
Sonia (Nasi Lemak Lover) says
Your soup look delicious and healthy too.
Words Of Deliciousness says
I love eating soup. This soup looks great!
Reem | Simply Reem says
This soup is just perfect…
I am sure my husband will enjoy it too…
I love the ides of freezing in portion for lunches
Fresh Garden says
Delightful and yummy! Excellent!
Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says
That looks delicious!
Jane @ Devoted Sonriser says
I got this recipe off of your site several months ago and it is like a monthly regular now. It's so delicious, easy, and fast to make . . . and is pretty much the only time we get enough beans in our diet. 🙂 Love it! I also followed your instructions on another post for cooking beans in the crock-pot first. Thank you!