Autumn has arrived. Embrace the shorter days and colder weather by pulling out your slow cooker. Simply toss in the ingredients in the morning, then return home where a warm, ready to eat, healthy meal for the whole family awaits. What could be easier?
Healthy Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients:
1 (3-4 lb.) store bought rotisserie chicken, skin removed, meat shredded
1 (32 oz.) box fat-free and low-sodium chicken broth
2 (14.5 oz.) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 Tablespoon garlic, minced
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, chopped
1/2 cup salsa (mild)
1/2 cup salsa conqueso (medium)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 Tablespoon cumin, ground
2 cups Mexican cheese
light sour cream
tortilla strips
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker except cheese, sour cream, and chips.
2. Cover. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream, cheese and chips.
Recipe by Helen Agresti. Helen is a Registered Dietitian with Professional Nutrition Consulting, LLC. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and 5 children. For more Nutrition advice and healthy recipes follow her on twitter @HelenAgresti and on the web www.pronutritionconsulting.com