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a bowl of tomatillo soup with avocado and sour cream

Low-Carb Slow Cooker Tomatillo Soup

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  • Author: Steph Powers
  • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 Hours
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 Servings 1x
  • Method: Slow-Cooker

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or chicken breasts
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced, seeds and veins removed (this is a mild level, add more for more spice)
  • 1/2 lb (about 6 medium) ripe tomatillos, (husks removed) rinsed and diced
  • 1 (15oz) can green enchilada sauce (mild, med, or hot depending on your preferred spiciness level)
  • 1 (16 oz) jar tomatillo salsa
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth (add more for a brothier soup)
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 Tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

For serving: 

  • lime wedges
  • sour cream
  • cheese
  • avocado
  • cilantro

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients in crock pot. 
  2. Cook 6-8 hours on low or until chicken is cooked through and begins to fall apart. 
  3. Shred chicken and return to soup. 
  4. Top with cheese, sour cream, etc. 


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (without toppings)
  • Calories: 206
  • Fat: 9.9g
  • Carbohydrates: 8.7g
  • Fiber: .8g
  • Protein: 20.8g