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
Print Pin RateServings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 366kcal
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 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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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!