Cooking Series: Chicken Tomatillo Soup

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 Source: Taste of Home

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Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

Prep: 1 hour Cook: 3-3/4 hours Makes

8 servings (3 quarts)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth

• 1 pound tomatillos, husked and chopped (about 2 cups)

• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves

• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning

• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained

• 1 can (15 ounces) Southwest or seasoned recipe black beans, undrained

• 3 cups fresh or frozen corn, thawed

• Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, minced fresh cilantro, sour cream, cubed avocado, jalapeno and fresno peppers, fried tortilla strips, and lime wedges Directions

1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in broth, tomatillos, tomatoes and red pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Cool slightly and puree in batches in a blender.

2. Place chicken in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with taco seasoning. Pour pureed tomatillo mixture over top. Add garbanzo beans and black beans. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 3-1/2-4 hours.

3. Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker. Add corn. Cook, covered, until heated through, 15-30 minutes longer. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Can you freeze Chicken Tomatillo Soup? Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts 1-1/2 cups:

290 calories,

8g fat (1g saturated fat),

31mg cholesterol,

722mg sodium,

36g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 8g fiber),

21g protein.

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