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This nutrition-packed “set-it-and-forget it” soup is a real crowd pleaser. And it can help alleviate winter woes, as well. That’s because capsaicin — the phytonutrient that makes chili peppers hot — dilates the capillaries in mucous membranes, helping to reduce congestion and clear the sinuses.1
Serves : 6
Time to Table : 3.5 hours (active time: 30 minutes)
Benefits
Excellent source of protein, selenium, niacin
Good source of calcium, fiber, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, vitamin C, folate
Preferences: Gluten-Free, Low Sugar, High Protein
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless organic chicken thighs
4 ounces hot green chilies, drained
2 cloves organic garlic, minced
1 organic yellow onion, diced
2 15-oz. cans organic diced tomatoes, including juice|
1 cup organic chicken broth
1 tsp cumin
2 Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of 1 organic lime
4 organic corn tortillas, sliced into 1/4 inch strips
1/2 cup shredded organic Monterey Jack cheese
1 organic avocado, diced
Directions
Place chicken in slow cooker. Combine chilies, garlic, onion, tomatoes, chicken broth and cumin in a small bowl. Pour mixture over chicken. Cook on High for 3 hours. When chicken is tender, use the tines of 2 forks to shred the meat. Adjust seasonings adding additional water if necessary. Just before serving, add tortillas and cilantro to slow cooker. Stir to blend. Serve in soup bowls, topping each serving with cheese, avocado and a squeeze of lime juice.
Nutrition Information
241 Calories, 17 g Carbohydrate, 50 mg Cholesterol, 11 g Total Fat, 3 g Fiber, 18 g Protein, 386 mg Sodium, 3 g Sugars, 4 g Saturated fat, 0 trans Fat, 5 g Monounsaturated fats, 1 g Polyunsaturated fats
Reference
- May 2007, Allergy Consumer Report .
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