Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
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Mon, 09-13-2004 - 3:21pm
As promised, I've started going through my file and pulling the South Beach friendly crockpot recipes.  Here's the first one:
 
Crock-Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup





1-1/2

pounds

skinless boneless chicken breast, cooked and shredded

1

15-ounce can

whole tomatoes

1

10-ounce can

enchilada sauce

1

medium

onion, chopped

1

4-ounce can

chopped green chiles

6



garlic cloves, minced

2

cups

water

1

14-1/2 ounce can

chicken broth

1

tablespoon (each)

cumin and chile powder

1

teaspoon

salt

1/4

teaspoon

ground black pepper

2



bay leaves







12



whole wheat tortillas (phase 2)

2

tablespoons

olive oil

1

bunch

chopped cilantro











In an electric slow cooker, combine chicken, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, and garlic.  Add water, broth, cumin, chile powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours. 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.   Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with oil.  Cut tortillas into 2-1/2 by 1/2 inch strips.  Place on baking sheet.  Bake turning occasionally until crisp 5-10 minutes.  Sprinkle tortilla chips and cilantro over soup, when served.   Makes 6-8 servings.


Hint:  To get easy cooked chicken... the day before, place a whole 3-4 pound chicken in a crock pot and cook 6-8 hours on low heat.   No need to add water... Chicken falls off the bone.  Refrigerate over night.


 



                         




Edited 3/11/2005 8:05 am ET ET by cl-cathy205
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 09-13-2004 - 4:26pm

This one has received raved reviews on the board!

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 01-03-2006
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 8:14am
Cathy,

Thanks for re-posting this recipe - I had forgotten all about it!

I made it yesterday and my family truly loved it. For the kids, I cut tortillas into slices, sprayed them with pam and a sprinkle of salt and baked until crunchy.

I'll see if I can find some of my old favorites to re-post too!

Karen :)
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Registered: 02-05-2004
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 1:52pm
Hello

In the end result, is this recipe very spicy? I am the type of person, that even mild salsa is too spicy for me. Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Karen

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Registered: 04-01-2004
Wed, 09-15-2004 - 2:12pm

Karen,


If you are very sensitive, I would omit the can of chopped green chiles and the chili powder.

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