Slow Cooker Cheesy Southwestern Soup

April 05, 2013

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Savory soup with just a little spice and intense flavor.

Soup

1 pound boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 green pepper – chopped
1 jalapeno peppers – diced
2 garlic cloves – minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
5 cups water
5 chicken bouillon cubes
14 oz. diced tomatoes
14 oz. kidney beans
2 cups Colby & Monterey jack cheese *note – plain Colby would work as well.

Garnish

1/4 bunch Cilantro – chopped
1 Avocado – diced
1 cup Shredded Cheese
1 Diced jalapeno pepper
1 cup sour cream

Add all soup ingredients to slow cooker, except for cheese and stir to mix. Cook on high for 3.5 hours or low for 5.5 hours. Add the 2 cups of cheese – stir well – cook an additional 30 minutes. Serve...
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Nutritions

Calories
637

Sodium
6456mg
269% DV

Fat
36g
56% DV

Protein
40g
80% DV

Carbs
50g
17% DV

Fiber
18g
75% DV