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Mexican Chicken Soup (Caldo de Pollo)

A southwest take on a comfort food favorite!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: soup, slow cooker, crockpot
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubes
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • cilantro limes, sour cream, tortilla chips for garnish

Instructions

  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray. Add all ingredients to the slow cooker.
  • Allow to cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Return to slow cooker.
  • Serve soup with fresh cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, or tortilla chips. Serves 8.